Resume roundup: 15 must-reads for job seekers

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There’s a lot out there on writing resumes, and not all of it will get you the job.  For the job seekers, here’s a list of 15 specific, actionable articles that will help you create the tight, focused marketing tool that you need.

• Resume Proofing Checklist, About.com
• Top 10 Reasons Resumes Suck, Emma Hamer, eHamer Associates
• Time to Lie on Your Resume?, CareerDiva
• Your Resume Writing Needs Specifics, CubeRules
• Recruiting 2.0: Are Resumes a Thing of the Past?, Heather Huhman, Entry Level Careers Examiner
• Marketing 101, 8 hours & a lunch
• Too Much Information (On Your Resume), Please don’t call us headhunters
• Is Your Resume Too Good?, Jeff Lipschultz
• What is a Result?, Job Hacking
• Resume Samples and Advice (The Resume Hunter), Jobacle
• Covering Employment Gaps on a Resume, Simply Hired
• Quick Tips: Grab Bag Resumes, Sweet Careers
• The Job Description is Just a Starting Point, TheJobBored
• One Cover Letter Basic that Lousy Job Seekers Always Leave Out, What Would Dad Say

And one from me in case you missed it: Writing a resume summary statement: Quantify, quantify, quantify.

Got a favorite resume tip?  Share in the comments!

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