Dumb Little Man

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Whether you are a college student, a recent graduate or a job seeker, you must have, at least once in your lifetime, written a resume. Resume writing is tricky for everyone. A resume has to be perfect because it marks the starting point of one’s professional career. However, there are several common mistakes that people make while writing a resume. Here are 17 common resume mistakes that you must avoid making 2017 the year of your employment.

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Dumb Little Man

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

If you’re working right now, it’s safe to say that you had to send out a resume in order to get hired. In order to do that, you need to know how to write a good resume. In fact, it wouldn’t be uncommon to get 500 resumes within 48 hours for ONE job position. Career Resume

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On The Job

OCTOBER 8, 2018

It can be daunting to write a resume. Second, you're never sure what to include or omit on a resume -- what if an employer really does care that you have a Goldendoodle? Sometimes, it's easier to start with the things you can omit from your resume.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Jobseekers often put a lot of time and effort into their resumes, extensively noting skills acquired via work experience and education. skills per job ad, jobseeker resumes list an average of only 13 skills.

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Dumb Little Man

MAY 24, 2016

Are you still using outdated resume writing tips ? The world has changed a lot since the Internet came out with resume writing tips. Recruiters are now spending less time reading resumes – and unnecessary information may lead to your resume being put into the bottom of the pile.

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On The Job

JUNE 6, 2018

While that’s true to some extent, you still cannot avoid putting together an executive resume – and that resume is a key element in your successful quest for the position. As a recruiter or hiring manager reads your resume, they want to know, ‘Can you do what I need done?'”

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “social resume” floating around. Note: These new resources DO NOT replace the traditional paper resume. The post Understanding the New Social Resume appeared first on Eat Your Career. Video resume social media

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On The Job

JUNE 18, 2018

Fashion experts often advise that any outfit will look much better if you have it tailored – and that advice holds true for resumes as well. When you build a resume , know that a tailored one is going to be one that “fits” the needs of a particular employer.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 13, 2014

Let me start by saying that unless you’re applying for a graphic designing job, making your resume look fancy ensures that the only thing catching your resume will be the recycling bin. Not a day goes by when I don’t see at least one groan-inducing resume. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Creative resume Jeff LeFevre JTL Services Resume

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Business Writing

APRIL 15, 2016

Is your resume ready to help you get there? An old resume presents the old you. But your resume should take you into your future. Are you looking forward to a promotion or another new step in your career? Apply

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On The Job

JULY 16, 2018

Sitting down to build a resume may be tougher than you initially think. There’s a lot to consider: for example, have how many skills should you list on a resume? To improve your chances of your resume making an impression (and getting into human hands), you need to avoid some of the most common resume mistakes: 1. To sharpen your resume’s focus, include a summary at the top, underneath your header.

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Dumb Little Man

JUNE 21, 2011

Whether or not you’re looking for a job right now, it’s worth making sure your resume is in good shape. In a crowded job market, your resume needs to stand out. Resume Career

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Using the right resume words will help you get that job that you have always wanted. Your resume plays a role of paramount importance in your job application process. As HR experts say, your resume is not just a piece of paper that summarizes your qualifications.

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Daily Writing Tips

JUNE 21, 2018

Writing a resume can be really tough. It can be especially hard if you’ve been out of the job market for a while, and you feel that you’re not sure what’s required from your resume – or if this is the first resume you’ve ever written. What Is a Resume Anyway?

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Business Writing

JANUARY 26, 2015

The other night I helped a young friend with her resume by phone and email. I have known "Alicia" for many years, so I know her story--her job and education history, her strengths, and her accomplishments. I know the essential

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Job Advice Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

With employers getting smarter, your resume should not just be about impressing the hiring manager. You resume should be such that a computer can also read it. Now, keeping this in mind, follow the 5 tips given below to write your digital resume.

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Dumb Little Man

AUGUST 30, 2017

And when each job requires your resume, an online application (complete with questionnaire), plus a stellar cover letter that’s tailored to each and every job listing, it’s easy to see why the process gets exhausting. See Also: 16 Worst Resume Mistakes. See Also: What I Learned From Reading 1,000 Resumes. The post 5 Tips To Making Your Resume Cover Letter Stand Out appeared first on Dumb Little Man. You know what they say—applying for a job is a job in itself.

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Daily Writing Tips

AUGUST 21, 2018

If you read my post of resume tips a few weeks ago , you’ll already be familiar with best practice for writing a great resume. Plus, if you’re still struggling with exactly what to put on your resume in the first place – there’s lots of great advice out there.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

If you’re looking for help or ideas for creating a resume or writing a cover letter, CVrite is a website aimed at assisting job seekers with CV and resumé preparation. a free online resume or CV creator (accessible from the home page).

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Job Advice Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2013

I see it all the time and wonder if some people are totally clueless when it comes to putting a resume together. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Jeff LeFevre Job Advice Resume resume advice

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 4, 2013

If you’ve heard the term “social resume” floating around recently and wondered what it’s all about, you’re in the right place. A social resume is not so much an actual thing; rather it’s a variety of things. career transition job search resume

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Business Writing

JUNE 23, 2012

The other day I got an interesting question about word order from someone who had attended my Better Business Writing class. I will call him Ajay. Ajay wanted to know which of these two sentences was better: I am sending. Writing Tips

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On The Job

MARCH 8, 2012

Is it really a big deal to lie on a resume? Nearly 35 percent of resumes are estimated to contain blatant lies about education, experience or the skills to perform a specific job. Of course, as employers have become savvier about lies on resumes, job seekers have become more adept at trying to fudge the truth. But according to the way your resume phrases your accomplishments and skills, and the way you answer interview questions, you're very qualified to run the steel plant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

One of the things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. I hope this will help you to write your resume if you are looking for a job or if you just need to update your old resume. In resume writing it is suggested that any experience over 10 years is too old to put on your resume. And no need to list your duties as that is considered old-style resume writing. Here is an example of a resume.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 2, 2011

As a job candidate you need to make sure that no one is sending your resume to a company without your permission! That means your recruiter needs to tell you the name of the company that they want to send your resume to. Three good reason are: Has your resume been submitted to ABC Company [.]. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Uncategorized Jeff LeFevre

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 30, 2010

Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it. Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 12, 2010

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 12, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection My Resume Is Ready.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It is a mad rat race for landing the handful of the most coveted jobs available in the market and you will need to ensure that your resume does half the hard work when it comes to job hunting. For this, your resume should be so good that you land interview calls in multiple places [.]. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Jeff LeFevre Job Advice JTL Services Resume Tips

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Right now, I want you to look at your resume. Or maybe you started padding the resume so long ago you're not sure anymore what's true and what's not. Tags: job resumes obama criminal background vetting resume ethics credit check white house lie on resume fraud

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 12, 2011

Despite that, vis a vis other outstanding resumes it pales and is ineffective. In order for your resume to propel you to the point that somebody considers you as a potential candidate is has to have [.]. Could this be? After all it worked in past and others who helped you with it made significant improvements. Interview Skills by Alex Freund

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Job Advice Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Continuing the series of putting your job search through the scrutiny of a performance review, let’s talk about resumes. I look at resumes all the time, either from jobseekers like you looking for help, or for the occasional small business recruiting gigs I do. Resume Writing by Melanie SzluchaI also have 15+ years of experience of hiring people to [.].

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Worried About Your Online Resume? Resume Rabbit will make all of this disappear. You have the option of keeping your identity confidential or if the particular job site doesn’t allow for this, Resume Rabbit will replace your personal information with something that’s not identifiable. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, November 26, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking A re you worried about online identity theft online?

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Dumb Little Man

AUGUST 21, 2010

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JANUARY 9, 2010

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Dumb Little Man

APRIL 13, 2010

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2009

It’s a tool to help you create a better resume – includes video, pictures and a portfolio of your best work samples. Are you aware of all the changes that are taking place in marketing yourself to get the job you want? With an unemployment rate of 9.5% there are plenty of good people job hunting. And even if you don’t lose a job, you may want to apply for a position within your organization or just work somewhere else.

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Dumb Little Man

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2009

It’s a tool to help you create a better resume – includes video, pictures and a portfolio of your best work samples. Are you aware of all the changes that are taking place in marketing yourself to get the job you want? With an unemployment rate of 9.5% there are plenty of good people job hunting. And even if you don’t lose a job, you may want to apply for a position within your organization or just work somewhere else.

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

If you’re like most people, you log in to LinkedIn whenever you need to update your resume, click “like” on your colleagues’ work anniversaries and maybe post a link relevant to your field. Forget Resumes – Get Hired on the New LinkedIn. Personal Branding is the New Resume.

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Dumb Little Man

MARCH 13, 2017

Apart from communication skills, you also have to make sure your resume is a killer. Many companies receive more than 300 resumes for one position and they can only call about a dozen people or so for an interview. See Also: 16 Worst Resume Mistakes. Career College Resume

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Dumb Little Man

MAY 22, 2017

In this article, we will partially focus on cover letters as well as other important resume writing tips. So, if you do not want your resume to get into a stack of other similar “impersonal” letters, then address it to a particular person. A lot of companies use state-of-the-art technologies to analyze all the emails they get as well as the resumes in them. These technologies function in such a way that they identify the keywords in a letter or resume they receive.

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Dumb Little Man

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Workplace Technology College Mobile Learning Resume Career With modern technology, being in the office isn't always a necessity for the interview process. Skype and similar web-conferencing tools allow interviewers to connect with candidates throughout the world.

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