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Garland Brewster

Garland is a writer and technology consultant that lives in far west Texas, USA. He is semi-retired from a successful 25-year career in the Information Technology industry, and now spends his time writing for various websites (mostly career development related). Garland holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, and a master’s degree in Economics and Computer Information Systems.
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Resume & CV's
These 15 marketing skills can improve your resumeThese 15 marketing skills can improve your resume

If you are in the marketing game, or hope to get into it, then you need to develop certain skills to succeed. What are the best marketing skills to have? We’ll show you the best skills (hard and soft skills) to put on your marketing resume. Check out our blog to find out.

Interviewing
Example answers for: ‘Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills’Example answers for: ‘Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills’

You may have excellent leadership skills. But how do you answer an interviewer that says, ‘Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills?’ It sounds like a simple question, but it is not always easy to give a great answer. We’ll give you some tips and examples on how to best answer the question.

Career development
What are the top leadership skills you need for success in your career?What are the top leadership skills you need for success in your career?

Everyone wants to be an excellent leader. But what top leadership skills does it take to be a truly outstanding leader? We’ll answer this question and give you specific examples of the skills that great leaders need to have.

Resume & CV's
Stand out with a video resume! Your complete guide with examplesStand out with a video resume! Your complete guide with examples

Video resumes are gaining popularity. What does it take to make a great video resume? We’ll tell you about video resumes, show you how to make a video resume, and give you some video resume examples.

Interviewing
Wondering how long it will take to hear back after an interview?Wondering how long it will take to hear back after an interview?

Waiting to hear back after a job interview is nerve-racking. But how long after an interview should it take to hear back? How long should you wait before contacting them? We’ll cover these questions and why it seems to take so long for employers to follow up.

Career Path
What is better for your career path: startup vs big companyWhat is better for your career path: startup vs big company

Should I work for a startup or a big company? This is not an easy question to answer, but we’ll give you a breakdown of the differences and benefits of each one. Along with some information and tips to help you make the best choice.

Career Path
Discover 10 artificial intelligence career paths to go after in 2023!Discover 10 artificial intelligence career paths to go after in 2023!

Career paths in artificial intelligence are one of the hottest trends going. If you are into technology and want to be on the cutting edge, then an artificial intelligence career path may be for you. We’ll cover why this is a great area to get into and what the latest and greatest jobs in artificial intelligence are.

Career development
Problem-solving skills: can they help you advance in your career?Problem-solving skills: can they help you advance in your career?

Among the most sought-after abilities a jobseeker can have are problem-solving skills. Why do employers look for this? And what exactly are problem-solving skills? We’ll give you answers to these questions, as well as some information about how to highlight them when you are going for a job.

Career Path
Be prepared for the future. Find out what the most in-demand jobs over the next 5 years will beBe prepared for the future. Find out what the most in-demand jobs over the next 5 years will be

What will be the most in-demand jobs in the next 5 years? Some of the hottest jobs are obvious, but will those jobs be around in five or more years? We’ll tell you some of the hottest industries and jobs that will put you on a path for the next five years and beyond.

Interviewing
The best answers to "What is the reason for job change?" in interviewThe best answers to "What is the reason for job change?" in interview

What is the best way to answer that standard interview question about your reason for a job change? This can be a tough question, but you need to be prepared to answer them confidently. We’ll tell you how to answer the tough question and land that wonderful new job.

Career Change
Find a job that fits you: What are the best careers for empaths?Find a job that fits you - What are the best careers for empaths

If you are an empath and are looking for a great job, then you should consider your requirements and abilities to pick the best career for you. Empaths have working needs that other people don’t and should focus on careers with jobs they can thrive in. We’ll explain why you are exceptional and what types of careers and jobs are the best fit for you.

Resume & CV's
How-the-right-resume-personal-statement-makes-your-career-goals-clearHow the right resume personal statement makes your career goals clear

Putting the right resume personal statement together is not easy, but we’ll give you some good tips and show you some examples of how to craft a personal statement that will make your resume pop, as well as some great resume personal statement examples.

Interviewing
Impress HR: How to answer why are you looking for a new jobImpress HR: How to answer why are you looking for a new job

How do you answer the tough question about why you are looking for a new job? Very carefully. You need to be prepared for this question, and we can help you do that. We’ll give you some tips and examples of how to answer the question.

Career Change
What to do if you want to transfer jobs within the same company?What to do if you want to transfer jobs within the same company?

Transferring jobs within the company you already work for can be much easier than seeking new opportunities outside the company. But when should you transfer? And how do you go about it? These are things to carefully consider before you jump in and start applying for internal positions.

Career development
Highlight these decision-making skills to move your career forward!Highlight these decision-making skills to move your career forward!

Decision-making is hard and employers are always looking for people that can make quick and correct decisions. What are decision-making skills? Why do I need them? And how do I put them on my resume?

Interviewing
How can you decline an interview without making the worst impression?How can you decline an interview without making the worst impression?

Interviewing is generally a good thing. But you’ve got a lot of requests to interview, and not all of them are what you want. How can you decline an interview without insulting the interviewer? It can be tricky, but we’ll help you to navigate this often awkward task.

Resume & CV's
6 Stellar tips on how to write a great letter of recommendation6 Stellar tips on how to write a great letter of recommendation

Writing a letter of recommendation can be an awkward experience, especially if you have never written one before. This article will give you guidance and some good tips on how to write a good letter of recommendation.

Career Change
Thinking about a career transition? Here's what to keep in mind!Thinking about a career transition? Here's what to keep in mind!

If you are thinking about making a change in your career, congratulations. Career transition can be exciting and challenging. What do you need to consider, and how do you go about it? This article will help you come up with a structured approach to your career transition.

Finding a job
Don't forget about intangible skills when you are job searchingDon't forget about intangible skills when you are job searching

Whether you call them intangible skills, soft skills, or personal skills; employers look for these things on your resume and when you interview. You need them to get that great job you are wanting. They may be difficult to quantify, but every hiring manager wants you to have them. Being able to put these on your resume is crucial. We’ll tell you the best way to include them and what are some of the best intangible skills to have.