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It can be challenging to differentiate yourself to a potential employer, given the competitive nature of the job market. Focusing on the important topics when writing your resume (tips here) and cover letter (tips here) is essential to earning that coveted in-person interview.

Putting together an attention-grabbing resume that immediately catches the eye of potential employers can be overwhelming. The bottom line is that your resume should highlight your accomplishments and why you are the perfect fit for the company. Keep that in mind at all times during the job search.

Editor's note: In each Tuesday's blog for the next several weeks, we'll be featuring specific tips for military members in transition to a new civilian career. At the end of each of these posts, we will offer a complimentary military-to-civilian (MTC) guide that focuses on one of five topics. Last Tuesday's blog featured five ways service members can establish a professional brand.

As a job seeker, it's important to frequently review your resume to ensure it's as attention-grabbing as possible. Nowadays, in the competitive job market, one of the best ways to turn employers' heads is to include concrete evidence of the impact you've made on your organization.

Let's see a showing of virtual hands for adult learners pursuing an online college degree who have recently experienced difficulty in crafting their resumes. We've all been there as job seekers.

Happy Halloween, from your friendly staff members at Grantham University. Are you (or your kids) dressing up as anyone special this year? Let us know your costume ideas in the comments section of this blog post.

Editor's note: The following is the second installment of a two-part series that focuses on rapid-fire career tips for job seekers. Today's topic will be creating rockstar resumes. Click here for the first part of the series that focused on cover letters.

This week on the Grantham University blog, we're approaching the topic of how to succeed in a difficult job market from the perspective of the employer.

Sometimes, less is more when it comes to writing a resume and gaining the attention of a potential employer.

When sifting through stacks of cover letters and resumes, hiring managers often face difficult decisions in identifying the best talent for their organization.