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Career, Job Hunting

Why you are not Getting Hired

Did you know that despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India still struggles with high unemployment rates? According to CMIE’s Consumer Pyramids Household Survey, the unemployment rate in India increased to 8% in February 2024 from 6.8% in January 2024 leaving many job seekers frustrated and wondering why they can’t secure a job. With such an alarming rise in unemployment in just one month, it is easy to lose hope. The truth is, you are not alone. Many job seekers face similar challenges and struggle to secure employment despite their best efforts. However, there might be…

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Career, Job Hunting, Trends, Work from Home

Budget 2024 Expectations: What does the HR Community expect from the budget?

The employment market is at a crossroad. On one hand the advent of AI in mainstream jobs has made the market very exciting and new opportunities have started to spring up; on the other hand, we are still in a recessive economy where jobs are limited and salary raises are unheard of. At this juncture, the budget is something everybody has their eyes on as far as the HR community is concerned. The government’s measures at controlling unemployment rates, and ensuring upskilling programs reach the masses so that they are prepared for the coming AI revolution, will be key in…

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Career, Letters

Crafting an Effective Cover Letter for an Internal Promotion: What to Avoid

A cover letter is not just a formal document but a strategic tool when vying for an internal promotion. Its purpose is to illuminate your professional prowess, accomplishments, and aspirations. However, certain missteps can dilute its impact. Here’s an in-depth guide on what to avoid when drafting a cover letter for an internal promotion. 1. Steer Clear of Salary Expectations and Personal Expenses Your cover letter should exude enthusiasm for the role and your capability to excel, not center around financial concerns. Avoid mentioning salary expectations or personal financial constraints as reasons for seeking the promotion. Instead, focus on how…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

GetSetResumes – Transition Better!

GetSetResumes was born in early 2011 when our market research threw open data on how dissatisfied clients were with the then service providers. When we started, we branded ourselves as pure Resume Writers with a horse’s vision, 100% focus on the resume. Hence the name “Get Set Resumes” was taken. Gradually we expanded our horizons and started helping clients with more services. Services like Essays, Recommendation Letters, SOPs, Award Citations, Biographies and even PPTs. At one point, we were also doing Mock Interview preparations! By 2022, as we came out of the Covid storm, we realised that our vision had…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Work Life Balance

Seven of the Best Jobs for Early Retirement

We all aspire to retire early at some point in our lives, whether we love our jobs or feel burnt out. Depending on your benefits or salary, you can explore that option with different careers. More importantly, you don’t need a six-figure salary to achieve this. Some jobs offer career benefits that can help you to retire early. In this article, we will show you some of those careers you can consider for early retirement. Psychologist A psychologist is a healthcare provider who specializes in mental health. They must treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress. They diagnose the patient and develop…

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Career, Infographics, Resume Writing

How To Create An Infographic Resume

Here is the truth: most of the resumes are not even considered for an interview. Most of the recruiters don’t even spend more than 7 seconds on your resume. So if you want your resume to stand out among all the candidates then, creating an infographic resume is a very good option. What Is An Infographic Resume? An infographic resume uses graphics and illustrations to present key information about your work experience and capabilities. This makes your resume stand out and makes an impact on the recruiter. It benefits you to have graphics with all your information because it makes…

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Career, Resume Writing

Spectacular Extra-Curricular Activities To Be Included In Your Resume

Extracurricular activities are a great way to feature your passion and individuality. This also gives an idea about your expanded array of skills in different fields. Now, your question must be why do I have to include myself in various activities and not just be consistent with one? You see in this fast-paced world; recruiters not only require your skill in the said position but also your interest in learning new things. This will give them an idea about your personality. This shows that you do not restrict yourself when it comes to acquiring new knowledge. We understand that resume…

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Career, Resume Writing, Trends

What Are the Top Skills to Put on a Resume and How to Learn Them

Much of the global workforce is highly migratory at this point, and thus a lot of the value of a resume lies in skills that are transferable between different jobs and sectors. Most of the exact skills an employer is looking for are often clearly specified in the job description, which is your first port of call when adapting a resume for a job. Company pages and employee profiles may also divulge clues. But there are a number of skills on an application that are broadly sought after across industries, a few of which we’ll discuss below. Leadership Skills The…

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Career, Job Hunting, LinkedIn, Social Media, Trends

LinkedIn Profile Tips That Will Help You Stand Out

In today’s fast-paced modern life, there are numerous potential job seekers in the market striving for new jobs and posts. Creating a LinkedIn profile helps you get an edge as compared to your competitors and paves your way to getting hired for your dream job. There are multiple sources used by recruiters for hiring the right candidates but LinkedIn remains their top preference to date. The LinkedIn platform helps you build valuable connections and grow your career. It is a professional networking site and not only a job board, which not only helps you acquire jobs but also aids in…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

How to Break into a New Work Field

A well-written resume and cover letter need to be more than a concise summary of your work experiences and instructional background. Whoever reads your resume needs to come away with an overarching sense of your development, your aspiration, and your ability to adapt to new environments and circumstances. If you do not have a great deal of work experience or if the work experience you have does not seem to appear pertinent to the task you are looking for, there is another angle to consider taking when writing your resume – highlight your intellectual interest and your ability at acquiring…

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