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Jun 2013
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141: Damaging Resume Cliches Across Firm...

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
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Editing out cliches from Deloitte and Accenture resumes tends to take up the majority of time when we work with candidates from these firms, and the other accounting firms like PWC, E&Y and KPMG. Typically, when we start the editing sessions, it is very difficult for the client to see how vague and misleading their resume really is. This podcast explains thi ... Show More
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