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  How to Tailor Your Resume to the Job You Apply For

  The days of having a one-size “fits all” resume is no longer a smart or viable option in today’s workforce. Recruiters don’t pay as much attention to generic resumes as opposed to tailored ones. A big mistake that job seekers make is using the same resume for every job po… more

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  Arrive Before Your Resume

  Do you have a jagged resume? Maybe some gaps in your work history, an unfinished college degree, career changes or a career path that shows some missteps? In other words, your resume is a little outside the perfect progression that many recruiters like to see? We spoke with… more

• Turn Military Experience Into Resume Achievements

  In this video Patra talks more about the need for having achievements on your resume, and not just responsibilities, whether you're transitioning military or not. Think of it from the recruiter's perspective -- they want to know what you did with your responsibilities that res… more

• The Most Important Improvement to Your Resume

  Patra Frame relates the importance of using accomplishment statements vs. responsibilities on your resume. This is probably the single biggest improvement you can make to your resume, particularly in the security cleared sector. The formula to use: Task . . . Action . . . R… more

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  5 Things to Avoid When Designing Your Resume

  Your resume is going to be scanned at some point in your job search so plan accordingly when designing it. This holds true even when you provide someone with a hard-copy of your resume. Gone are the days of sharing paper. If a recruiter gives your resume to a hiring manager, the… more