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Don’t overdress your resume

Resist the urge to dress up your resume with fancy graphics that you think are going to set your resume apart from all the others, unless you are in a creative field. The more window dressing you include the more likely a recruiter may pass your resume by. Why? Resumes are someti… more

The top two inches of your resume are valuable real estate

Did you know that on a job board there is vital, valuable real estate on your resume? Just as waterfront property is the most valuable in the real estate world, on a job board the most important part of your resume is the top couple inches. Don't fill up this space with your cont… more

Resume Check: Strengthen your Achievements

You have read it on a million pieces of job search advice.  I say it all the time.  Yet many resumes still lack solid statements about what the individual accomplished in previous jobs.  And those actual achievements are what tell an employer what you can do for them. You … more

HR Expert Patra Frame Shares 2 Common Pitfalls of Resume Presentation

Here's a hint: avoid the acronym bonanza in your resume (amongst other things) ... … more

Turn Job Fairs Into Your Secret Weapon During Your Military Transition

If you’re transitioning out of the military, chances are you’ve heard about job fairs, but you may not be sure how much they really matter. Are they worth your time? Do people actually get hired from them? Or are they just crowded rooms where you hand out resumes and hop… more