Looking for inspiration? Explore some resume transformations that helped others get the job!
By Sean Weinberg Let's visualize, shall we? Close your eyes (on second thought, don't close your eyes), clear your mind, and imagine a resume. What do you see? Do you see a piece of paper? Nice paper? Bullet points? Times New Roman font? You might be something slightly different, but probably only ...
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In today's competitive job market, even the most finely honed of resumes can wind up in the recycle bin. To better the odds of landing an interview (and a job!) some workers have turned to a more inventive way to get the attention of hiring managers: the presume. The presume, pronounced just like ...
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If you've read our resume tips, you might think every resume consists of one white piece of paper, with 10-point Times New Roman as the font of choice and a carefully-selected smattering of numbers, statistics and accomplishments. We set out to find examples of resumes that broke the norm in one way or another. ...
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Compiling a resume in which the majority of your experience comes from retail may seem difficult at first. "I worked at this store, I sold these products" is the typical mindset of many retail employees. However, with a little thought, you can make your retail experience work for you. Think about what you've ...
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If you've been working in the warehouse and industrial environments long enough, you may have been promoted to supervisor or manager. This leads to the inevitable question -- how do you best represent your leadership talents on a resume? Always look for opportunities to quantify your experiences, by ...
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"Have you heard about a 'mini-resume' that fits on a personal business card?" one of my readers asked. "I was wondering about your opinion on these resume cards. Part of me says it's a good thing, another part not so much." The first time you hear about a business card resume, it can sound like a gimmick, and ...
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It was only a matter of time before it joined the category of print products headed for publishing's ashheap -- the one-page resume. It's actually quite remarkable just how long the one-pager survived without a major challenge. Resumes still fly by the hundreds to employers' desks, or desktops, with proper ...
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When Sally transitioned from the military to civilian life, she needed a resume that focused on the skills she acquired in the military that would be most relevant to the private companies she was targeting. She turned to Janet Beckstrom, owner of Word Crafter. Janet created a presentation that focused on ...
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Robert Davis was completing his military tour of duty in Afghanistan and he needed a resume to help him transition to a federal job. As a computer engineer and security manager, he supported covert activities for the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. Because the nature of his work was top secret, it was ...
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