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Larissa Dinh

I'm a hiring manager, product leader in tech, career mentor/coach, mom and was previously in recruiting for 5+ years..

Writing Effective Business Emails - a Must-learn!

This is so key to succeeding in life, knowing how to communicate effectively via email. These tips from this article are the perfect formula for writing emails at work, reaching out to recruiters, potential mentors, allies - start here: 10 Tips for Writing Effective Business EmailsHave you ever emailed a

'Warm Up' to interviewing, talking about yourself with this app

This is a fantastic free app developed by Google to help job seekers build confidence ahead of their interviews. It can be awkward practicing with friends and family, so give this a try. Interview WarmupA quick way to prepare for your next interview. Practice key questions, get insights about your

What Experience Should I Exclude from My Resume?

This is a bit of a debate but most recommend you leave it off, unless you're totally green and don't have any experience. But if you're leaving it on, be sure to use the right language to elevate your experience and speak to how

Need Extra Help? Find Someone to Review Your Resume

If you need help with your resume, find a trusted friend or even hire a professional to review your resume instead of writing it. The easy route would be to have someone write it (some pros and cons), but this is something you need to "own" and updae

Should I Upload My Resume to Linkedin?

I've seen many people do this, but apparently it's a faux pas that recruiters and experts don't recommend it: Consider these reasons why uploading a standard resume might work against you before you hit ‘submit.’ 5 Reasons Not to Upload a Resume to LinkedIn

How Your Linkedin Profile Should Differ from Your Resume

I've seen people copy and paste their resume into LI, but you should use it to whet people's appetite and want to learn more about you, as this article says treat your Linkedin profile as a "complementary page where you can direct contacts to learn

Redesign Your Resume

Here are some templates you could pull into Google docs to give your resume a refresh. Remember to keep the format so it's super simple and is easily scanned by Applicant Tracking systems. There are so many sites out there that claim to be free but you get