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If you're like many small-business owners, reviewing resumes is a task you either relish or procrastinate. There is usually no in-between. Either way, as the boss, you probably have final say over ...

Length. Ideally you should ensure that a non-academic CV is no longer than two pages. The important parts must be easy for a potential employer to find. Collection: Careers toolkit Structure. Separate ...

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