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The first big mistake people make on their resume is lying on their resume. There is no need to lie, and jobs can fire you if they have found out you lied on your resume.
If you feel that you have to lie on your resume then you are probably not
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Many people are turning to freelance writing as a way to make money in these tough times. Freelance writing is a great option for a way to make money online. There is little to no overhead money involved, as long as you already have a computer and an Internet
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It’s common to believe the hiring manager reads every word of our resume. However, have you ever wondered what happens to your resume after you submit it for a juicy job? You know you are the perfect fit for the job, so obviously you expect the phone will
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A resume highlights skills, experience, and objectives, and it is a must have in today’s cutthroat job market. It is the first step towards a new career, and if well written it can even give insight into your persona, but don’t overdo it. There’s no need for transcripts,
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Never apply for a job for which you don’t qualify. Submitting your resume to employers is not a numbers game. Many job seekers go so far as to submit their resumes to as many job listings as they can find whether they have the skills asked for or not. Their
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Whether you submit you’re resume by hand (yes, some people still do), by email, or through a resume distribution service, what you’re handing to a potential employer is an advertisement.
You’re advertising yourself and your ability to help the prospective company achieve their business goals. And, like most advertisements, yours has
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With unemployment at its highest and employers continuing to layoff with no end in sight, having an updated resume on hand is becoming extremely important.
Check Your Spelling
Nothing is going to turn a prospective employer off more than having a resume with even one typo. It shows that you are not
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Be wary of the following common mistakes on resumes that may sink your chances in a job interview process.
First, if you want an advantage in the job market, you must be willing to stand out in the crowd. Realize that no two companies are alike. You should never give a
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As a professional recruiter, I read over dozens of resumes a day, and I see many common mistakes that get resumes overlooked by employers. Here are a few important errors to avoid.
Common Resume Mistake #1:
Grammatical errors and typos
This seems obvious, but it is very important to edit your resume for
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In the top half, your resume should sell you. For example: Your Summary of Qualifications should be cleanly stated, with a particular job/career in mind. List your strongest skills at the start.
If you have a good education and training and it definitely is an asset, you can list it first;
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