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Resume Writing Tips

3 Vague Phrases Your Resume Can Live Without

February 26, 2014 /

Lately, I’ve found three phrases that seem to be flooding job seekers’ resumes—and they can drown out the uniqueness and distinctiveness you offer. If one of these three phrases is in your resume, I suggest you take immediate action to cut the fluff and be more direct. Exceeds expectations This term didn’t use to be…

7 Things You Should Never Include on Your Resume

January 30, 2014 /

Let’s get right to the list so you can fix that resume and start getting interviews! Dates of employment more than 15 years ago Including more than 10-15 years of work experience is unnecessary. Most recruiters and employers consider only the past 10 years of experience the most relevant when evaluating your candidacy. An objective…

Recap of Our Top 10 Most Popular Resume Articles for 2013

January 10, 2014 /

Wildly popular, these are the resume, cover letter and job search articles that our visitors loved the most last year: 10. 7 Cover Letter Mistakes You Make When Applying via E-Mail. You may not even realize that you’re making a mistake until you read this article. My favorite tip in the bunch was to copy…

110+ Resume Examples for 2014

January 9, 2014 /

110+ Resume Examples for 2014 If you’re looking for professionally written resume samples to inspire you in your 2014 job search, then you’ve come to the right place. We have more than 110 resume examples including IT resume samples, entry-level resume samples, Finance resume samples, Executive resume samples, C-level resume samples, CV samples, cover letter…

What is an Infographic Resume?

January 7, 2014 /

WHAT IS AN INFOGRAPHIC RESUME? The infographic resume, which uses images, charts, and colors rather than basic text to present your skills, experience, and value to an employer, has become more prevalent over the past three years. Is it right for you in your job search though? Here’s some more insight and some examples of…