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  Resume Review Results

  Patra Frame reviewed resumes at the September 5 Cleared Job Fair and gave us some feedback on what she saw from job seekers, both good and bad. The Good About a quarter of the 50+ resumes Patra reviewed were on target. They were well-written, focused and presented the job s… more

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  The Difference Between a Resume, a Bio, and Curricula Vitae

  Job seekers are somewhat confused with the semantics of what a resume is versus a short biography versus a curricula vitae. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, depending upon the end goal or objective of the owner. Let’s examine the definitions and the differences. Curr… more

• A Basic Checklist for Your Cleared Resume

  Resume basics. Everyone knows those, right? Based on the resumes in any company’s applicant tracking database, the answer is more likely, NO. Your personal resume checklist: __ Name. __ City and state. Street address isn't necessary. __ Email address. Only one, nothing ‘cu… more

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  Nine Things Not to Have on Your Resume and Nine Alternatives

  Many job seekers put too much information on their resume. Unfortunately this extra information may hinder their job search efforts. Recruiters look for hard facts on a resume. The warm, fuzzy, "Tell us more about you.” comes later in an interview. Here are some tips on how … more

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  Skip Your Resume Objective to Grab an Employer’s Attention

  What is the point of a resume? It is an ad, designed to get an employer interested in you. So why do so many people start out with a statement of what they want: “where I can contribute my skills to a growing blah, blah, blah..."  Most objectives are boringly similar and no… more