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The Big 5 Resume Mistakes of Military Transition
Creating a useful resume is difficult work. It takes research, knowledge, introspection, and decent writing skills. Even the best of us often have trouble writing our resumes. Over many years as an HR professional, I have volunteered to do resume reviews with various groups.… more
Little Resume Mistakes That Tell Employers You’re a Risk
To the best of your knowledge, your resume is perfect. You ran it through spell check three times just to make sure it didn’t miss anything the first two times. You even had your Uncle Dave look it over because he hired a guy once and he knows a thing or two about resumes.… more
Make Sure Your Resume Is Not a Bore
I read a lot of resumes and the majority are boring. Just think how recruiters, who read far more every day, must feel. Why should you care? Boring resumes usually do a bad job of making the case for why you should be considered. Unless you're highly regarded in your field or a … more
Cleared Employers Do Not Want to See This on Your Resume
In many cases, your resume serves as your first impression to recruiters and hiring managers. And as first impressions go, you only get one. So check your cleared resume today to make sure it’s as effective as it should be, and that you’re not communicating any of the fo… more
The Best Improvement You Can Make to Your Resume
Maybe you have read a lot of articles on resumes, perhaps only a few. Either way, you know you need to demonstrate your achievements that show your value for the job. Writing solid achievement statements takes work. Done well, it enhances your options and success. First, list you… more