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The Salary Tutor:

6 Halloween Job Search Tips

If You Can Find the Perfect Costume, You Can Find the Perfect Job

3. Be Authentic

When does that sexy outfit from the previous slide fail? When you’re trying desperately to be something you're not. Whether you’re a data scientist who loves jazz, a quiet accountant who skydives on the weekend, or a flamboyant designer who excels at karaoke, you can find a costume that suits your personality.

The same goes for how you represent yourself both on your resume and online. It goes without saying that if you lie on your resume, eventually it will come back to haunt you (no pun intended). In creating a presence on the web, a hiring manager should be able to tell pretty quickly what your skills are and what you stand for.

 

  • Jim Hopkinson

    Jim Hopkinson is an author, writer, and speaker living in New York City. His focus is on career development for the new economy, showing how new media, technology and branding are changing how people look at their career and lifestyle. Read more...