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resumes

5 Keys to a Resume Summary Statement With Punch

October 19, 2009

Does your resume get read?
By now you should know that your resume has to make an impact in a hurry in order to have a chance of getting read.
If your lead in is a resume summary statement, it has to pack a punch in only 2-3 sentences. How can you write a resume summary that [...]

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Not everything is a job search nail: Effective use of your resume

October 5, 2009

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If you’re trying to fix a hole in the wall, are you going to go after it with a hammer?
Every home improvement project has a general work flow and calls for a specific set of tools. To fix a [...]

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Resume Writing: 7 phrases that kill your resume

September 2, 2009

An excellent article on copyblogger about vampire words that suck the life out of blog posts got me thinking about wishy-washy resume language.
Most resumes sound like corporate lorem ipsum.  Like someone dropped buzzwords, lingo and jargon into a blender and hit puree.  What comes out is a mush of language that says something, but doesn’t [...]

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Industry-specific resumes: What’s the difference?

August 24, 2009

On Saturday morning, I spent four hours sitting at a round table on a plastic chair, sipping Dunkin Donuts coffee, and reviewing resumes.
Although it can be difficult to find time to do volunteer work, I really enjoy these events.  The people that attend are professional and motivated, the discussions are positive and proactive, and everyone [...]

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Great, effective resume keywords bring resume success

August 10, 2009

I’ve said before that every resume is written for three audiences.  Most people think about the recruiter and potential hiring manager but there’s less emphasis placed on the phantom third audience — the database.
And rightfully so.  The applicant tracking system — the electronic database that a great number of companies use to collect, sort, organize [...]

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Resumes: Show off your accomplishments

July 14, 2009

I’ve often talked about the importance of quantifying your experience.  I’ve written a free ebook on writing results-focused resumes.  But I haven’t really shown you how to integrate your accomplishments into your resume in a way that affords them the attention that they deserve.  Well, the wait is over.
Too many resumes mix things up in [...]

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