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Category Archives: Resumes

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  5 Top Cleared Resume Tips

  At each Cleared Job Fair we offer quick resume reviews to our participants. This is a popular aspect of our program. Few of us write resumes very often. There is also conflicting advice out there, so most people are not sure about their resume's design and content. You should … more

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  My ATS May Not Like Your Resume

  My ATS may not like your resume. Here’s why. You might be wondering, where does my resume go when I apply to a job? Often it probably feels like it goes into a black hole and a human never even looks at it. Sometimes that is true. But most of the time once you apply to a job… more

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  Focus on Leadership Capabilities for a Career Change

  Are you describing yourself as a Director, Manager, Supervisor, or a Team Lead on your cleared resume? It doesn’t matter if you are a help desk team lead supervising other support colleagues, or a project manager who manages cross-functional colleagues. Showcasing your ability … more

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  How to Really Start Writing a Resume

  I am often asked for resume writer recommendations. Many HR pros get this question. Often there is a hope for a magic pill here. A wonderful resume with little work and at low cost. But even those who understand what information is needed are surprised by the questions a good res… more

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  Your Resume Needs a Short, Relevant Summary, Not an Objective

  Every time I review resumes at Cleared Job Fairs, I see a lot of resumes with professional summaries and objectives and skills lists that take up most of page one. Don’t be this self-focused! A resume needs to show how you can help the potential employer, now. You need a me… more