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

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The common consensus regarding resumes is this: It doesn’t have to be too long! Resumes that don’t seem to end are disastrous. Most recruiters prefer short and concise one-page resumes over long boring resumes that seem to eat its own tail. How To Resume Writing

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As a career coach and professional resume writer , I work with a lot of “older” job seekers. So, when people ask me how you hide your age on your resume, I understand where they’re coming from—even if I find the question a little silly. Job Search job search resume

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Dumb Little Man

APRIL 17, 2019

It is no secret that average hiring authorities spend less than 10 seconds reviewing a resume. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make a resume stand out: Step 1: Make sure it passes initial ATS scan. That is why relevance is incredibly important when it comes to resume writing.

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Dumb Little Man

MARCH 20, 2019

Writing a great resume has always been challenging. Knowing how to pen a captivating resume is a sought-after skill. Your resume might pass through several computers before a person even sees it. Scaling your resume down to size is the first step.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 29, 2019

Past work experience is, of course, the most important part of your resume. Can you include those skills on a resume, and if so, how? In some cases, I’ve chosen to include these items in the resume, even though the skills themselves were not relevant to the candidate’s desired role.

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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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Dumb Little Man

JANUARY 24, 2019

It came with a PDF containing a dozen or so resumes. 11 of the 12 resumes had cover letters which is actually pretty good because if you skip that step, you simply look unprofessional. ” There was nothing at all that made me want to read the resume.

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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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Dumb Little Man

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Do you have a resume? It's arguable that there's never been a more important time to polish up your resume and portray yourself in the best light possible. In my prior employment I was often required to qualify candidates based purely on their resumes. Is it a little out of date?

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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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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In this Q&A, he discusses how anyone can write a better, more compelling resume. What do you think is the biggest mistake someone makes when putting together a resume?

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Writing a Resume that Matters On May 12, 2010, In Resume Writing by Debra Wheatman , By CareersDoneWrite.com 2 Writing your own résumé can be a real challenge.

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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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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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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2019

You’re back on the job market, sending out your resume to multiple jobs a day, but you’re not getting any bites. In fact, your problem might be something as simple as not updating your resume. Management careers resume

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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

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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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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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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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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Dumb Little Man

MAY 21, 2019

And it looks 10x better in your resume’s contact info section. If you did your homework and made a list of skills with the highest impact for your resume, copy-paste them to your LinkedIn profile. Career Resume Success

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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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Dumb Little Man

APRIL 22, 2019

Take a look at the following hints and tips on how to write a graduate school resume. See how you can write a resume that will get you into any graduate school in the country. #1 See Also: 100+ Ways to Write a Great Resume Cover Letter. How To Resume Writing

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