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Your resume deserves more than spell check.
Misspellings are the bane of everyone's existence. No matter how many times you read and re-read your resume, your mind will see what it wants to see rather than what is on the paper or computer screen in front of you. That's why it's good to have someone else proofread your resu… more
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