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Resume Proofreading Tips

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Oftentimes, you review the document so many times it starts to blur and you can miss something glaring. The following is some guidelines to make sure you are delivering a error free document: - Use a dictionary / thesaurus when you write. All punctuation should be consistent throughout the document. CONSISTENCY IS KING.

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Keywords in Résumé Lead to Interviews

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Cut and paste all of the descriptions one after another into a new Word document. Review the document, resetting in boldface what you consider the keywords throughout. Copy your résumé into a new Word document, and repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 on that copy. Delete everything except the boldface words.

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Writing a Resume that Matters

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Why is it then that when you read another person’s document, you are impressed (sometimes)? There are a few reasons, not the least of which is that this all-important document should do a few things for you: 1. They did not seem to have a problem providing examples and winning details that make them shine. Engage your reader 2.

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Critical Steps in Your Career Transition

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This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. Your documents should match in terms of font selection, layout, and style. You want to project a positive personal brand. Making a transition might require you to highlight relevant experience from earlier in your career.

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The Interview Is about Understanding the Psychology of the Interviewer

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Talk about documented facts. They appreciate knowing the rules, expectations, and instructions. When interviewing with a yellow, explain WHY. Be as detailed as possible. Focus on doing the right things. Act organized and specific.

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paralyzed by the need to be perfect?

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Your thank you letter still counts, and it’s a separate document in a separate envelope. If it can be fixed, offer to take it to the best repair shop around. Otherwise send some flowers or a plant the next day with a brief, handwritten note of apology. Can you detect the common thread in these instances? Gracefulness.

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Too Old to Be Hired?

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The answer is, By thinking it but never talking about it or documenting it. The law says employers are not permitted to discriminate because they deem someone too old, yet employers do so every single day. How can they get away with it? When questioned, their answer is, It was not a good fit. There [.].