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Nathan Hall

About the author: Nathan Hall has helped Vertex42 in a variety of ways including writing and research for the blog. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Creative Ways to Use Contact Lists

Believe it or not, contact lists are not the exclusive domain of cellphones, smartphones, PDAs, and email programs. There are still plenty of reasons why people like to use spreadsheets to create custom lists.

10 Resources to Help You Find Your Ancestors

Find Your Ancestors

Are you curious about where you came from or want to know more about your family history? There are many amazing stories out there just waiting to be discovered, but how do you get started? There’s no question that doing your genealogy research can be daunting. There are many lines and connections and so many [...]

How Do I Plan a Wedding on a Budget?

Wedding on a Budget

So you’re planning the biggest day of your life. This is an important occasion and naturally you want it to be special. But, how do you plan a wedding that isn’t going to start you out financially ruined? You may feel like everything is happening all at once and it can be overwhelming. First, stop [...]

How Do You Get “A Foot In The Door”?

A Foot in the Door

Having the necessary tools and knowledge is critical to the job seeker’s success. Networking can often be the key! Writing a good resume is usually considered a vital part of getting an interview. Finding an appropriate resume template is one step. Applying various resume tips is another. However, sometimes networking can get you a foot [...]

How Do I Handle Unemployment on a Resume?

Unemployment Gap on a Resume

Are you sitting at the computer ready to create the stellar resume, yet scratching your head figuring out what to do with burdensome employment gaps? Life is stressful enough without worrying about how to explain that time of unemployment to the interviewer.  The current economy doesn’t help matters, either. A few missing weeks, months or [...]

Should I include my GPA on my Resume?

GPA on a Resume

Are you a recent graduate nearing the big day, busily getting resumes out to potential employers? Or, have you been in the job scene for a while, contemplating a move in another direction? Regardless of your situation, you’re wondering whether to add your GPA. The general rule of thumb is for recent graduates to list [...]