RESUME TIPS:
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Your resume has one job: to get you the interview. It's your personal advertisement.
Once you've gathered all the information you need, create a strong resume that presents your skills and all of your work accomplishments in the most flattering way.
Next: Make the First Cut
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Make the First Cut
Your resume gets about 15 seconds to convince a recruiter to consider you further before sending you to the "reject" pile. The look and tone of your resume must give a good impression. Comparing resume styles and finding the format that is best for your field is important.
Most Overused Resume Phrases
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Cover the Bases
Potential employers will expect to see certain things on every resume they receive, and won't bother with someone who doesn't provide them. 1. Make sure your contact information is clear and easy to find. 2. Check for spelling errors.
3. Make it concise, to the point. Being longwinded can get you booted, despite wonderful achievements.
10 Ways Your Resume Irks Hiring Managers
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Punch It Up
The words used in a resume give hiring managers a clue about the person behind it. Keywords are also crucial because hiring managers rely on search engines to narrow down their list of applicants. Tell them you're what they're looking for!
More About Using Keywords
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What to Leave Out
Some things do NOT belong on your resume. Keep from appearing to be inexperienced or frivolous by avoiding these few areas. For instance, it's probably best to leave off hobbies, especially if they do not directly relate to your work experience.
You have plenty of time in the interview, or once you start the job, to let people get to know all the "other" wonderful things about you.
What's Wrecking Your Resume
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It's the Little Things
Many recruiters won't give a resume with typos or frilly fonts a second glance. Make sure you have crossed all your T's and dotted your I's. In other words, spell check. You don't want to be booted from the list of possibles because you overlooked something minor. Having a second set of eyes review your resume before you send it off is a good idea.
What Not to Do! Worst Resumes Ever
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Make a Personal Connection
A cover letter can add that one-on-one connection that gets your resume noticed. Avoid using "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam." Instead, do a little research, and find out the name of the human resources lead or hiring manager.
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