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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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Executive Leadership, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

Crafting the Perfect Business Development Leader’s Resume: Metrics and Keywords

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, standing out as a Business Development Leader is no easy task. Your resume plays a pivotal role in showcasing your skills, experience, and achievements to potential employers. It’s not just about listing your responsibilities but about presenting your impact in quantifiable terms. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to create a winning Business Development Leader’s resume, with a special focus on using metrics and keywords to make it truly shine. The Anatomy of an Effective Business Development Leader’s Resume 1. Start with a Strong Profile Synopsis Your resume should kick off with a…

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Career Switch, Executive Leadership, Job Hunting, Letters

Why Employers Look For Quality Letters Of Recommendation For Advanced Positions

In today’s compеtitivе job markеt, quality lеttеrs of rеcommеndation arе crucial for sеcuring advancеd positions, including in quality control jobs. Thеsе lеttеrs providе valuablе insights into a candidatе’s charactеr, work еthic, and potеntial, influеncing hiring dеcisions. This articlе еxplorеs thе significancе of thеsе lеttеrs, thе art of crafting pеrsuasivе rеcommеndations, and thе kеy еlеmеnts that makе thеm еffеctivе. Wе will also discuss standing out from thе compеtition and еnhancing your profеssional profilе through strong lеttеrs of rеcommеndation. Employеrs havе, high еxpеctations for thеsе lеttеrs, rеcognizing thеir importancе bеyond rеsumеs and intеrviеws. By undеrstanding thеir impact and lеvеraging thеm stratеgically, you…

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Job Hunting, Resume Writing

The Power of Keywords: Optimizing Your Resume for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

In today’s competitive job market, landing an interview can be challenging. One crucial factor that can significantly impact your chances is ensuring that your resume effectively passes through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems help employers manage and filter through a large number of resumes efficiently. To optimize your resume for ATS, understanding the power of keywords is essential. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of keywords and provide valuable tips, supported by statistics, to help you optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems. Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems Applicant Tracking Systems are software applications that automate and…

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Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

How to Write a Resume After Being Laid-off

Around 131,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies (or tech companies with a large U.S. workforce) have been laid off in mass job cuts so far in 2023, according to a Crunchbase News tally. These stats are extraordinary. And those who are laid off are both unemployed and worrying about the dent in their employment records. While it is a difficult phase, it is possible to get bak to a job given you stay optimistic and work on your gaps. One of the essential steps in moving forward after being laid off is to update your resume. Here’s how to do…

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Guest Post, Interviews, Job Hunting

Three ways to attract and hire top talent for your company

Every company will want to attract the very best candidates on offer in order to keep moving forward and ultimately improve their bottom line. But competition is high in the world of business, and attracting the top talent is no longer simply about who can afford the highest wages. Fortunately, there are lots of different ways you can stand out from the competition to pull the most skilled workers from the talent pool. Build a strong reputation in your industry In order to attract the very best candidates to your company, it’s helpful to establish a strong reputation within your…

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Job Hunting, Letters, Resume Writing

How To Write a Professional Cover Letter in 2023

A professional cover letter is a document that is typically sent along with a resume or job application.  The main purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and explain why you are qualified for the position you are applying for. Keep your resume fresh and up to date, and your cover letter strong. Cover Letter 2023: Best Practices When it comes to job hunting, your cover letter is your first impression. It’s important to make sure that your cover letter is professional and polished, so that you can make the best possible impression on potential employers. Here are…

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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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