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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
CIA Contractor Jobs: How to Land Work Supporting the Agency in 2026
Cleared Careers / Intelligence CommunityCIA Contractor Jobs: How to Land Work Supporting the Agency in 2026The U.S. Intelligence community runs on roughly 1.25 million private contractors and 100,000-120,000 federal staff across 18 agencies. CIA is one of the largest customers i… more