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Trista Winnie

Trista Winnie has been writing and editing professionally for nearly a decade, primarily covering the job search, investing, engineering, and health. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University and her master’s degree from Gonzaga University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and sports.

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4 Free Minimalist Resume Templates

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Streamline your design and put all the focus on your content with these professionally crafted minimalist resume templates. When searching…

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Resume Examples: Keywords for Biomedical Engineering

August 20, 2015January 9, 2023

Biomedical engineering is an interesting and challenging field, requiring knowledge of biology, medicine, and more, on top of typical engineering…

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Many signs point to an improving job market—for example, last week the number of people seeking unemployment assistance dropped to…

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There are three rules you must keep in mind when browsing writing job boards. Do not pay to work Do…

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Mechanical Engineer Resume Skills and Keywords (Examples)

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If you’re looking for a mechanical engineer job, I’m a little bit jealous. I’ve been fortunate to work closely with…

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What Job Descriptions Can Reveal About Employers

July 7, 2015December 22, 2022

When you are researching a potential employer, there are numerous sources of information: the company’s website and social media presence,…

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June 22, 2015November 30, 2022

Workplaces and job searches have changed drastically since Baby Boomers started their careers decades ago. Technology has driven many of…

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Top Skills and Keywords for Sales Resume

June 12, 2015January 9, 2023

A successful job search requires extensive research, and one of the most effective research methods is to use top keywords to…

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Resume Examples: Keywords for Civil Engineers

June 1, 2015January 9, 2023

Job seekers in STEM fields have brighter prospects than most. “Employer demand for so-called STEM graduates—in science, technology, engineering and…

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Creating a Summer Job Resume

May 27, 2015January 8, 2023

Summer is right around the corner (Southern Hemisphere readers: Come back and read this post in 6 months), meaning many…

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Accounting Resume Skills and Keywords (Examples)

May 25, 2015August 11, 2022

Job seekers with accounting skills on their resume are in high demand in today’s job market. “Individual majors most in…

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Top 10 Pieces of Career Advice from David Letterman

May 20, 2015November 21, 2022

Tonight the long-running “Late Show With David Letterman” draws to a close, and its host will retire from a career…

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Need Resume Help? Try These 5 Fast Fixes

May 13, 2015January 2, 2023

It’s common to not think about your resume until you need it—which means it’s also common to seek out resume…

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Resume Examples: Keywords for Photographers

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If you’re job hunting, you’ve probably read all about the various things you can do to create a more effective…

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How to Prepare for a Job Fair in 3 Easy Steps

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Spring is a busy time when it comes to job fairs, leading up to summer hiring. If you are planning…

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Of Course You Can Use Times New Roman for Your Resume

May 1, 2015January 8, 2023

Earlier this week, Bloomberg Business published an article on choosing the right typeface for your resume. It ran with the…

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These Famous Quotes Will Give You Resume Help

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Few people enjoy writing resumes, which explains why so many look for resume help. Perhaps the most important part of…

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If you’ll be getting a tax refund this year, you can’t go wrong spending it on career development. Though before…

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