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Mar 2020
19m 41s

"What's wrong with my resume?"

EMILY DURHAM
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Welcome to today's episode of The Straight Shooter Recruiter, where I'll give you insider tips on why your resume is holding you back. We'll review some of the most common design and content mistakes as well as answer listener questions. Want to hear your question answered? Submit your questions to me via Facebook or LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/TheStr ... Show More
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