Man of the House: This is Your Resume? "I was recently asked by my superiors at work to join in the
search for a new office assistant. This new assistant was slated to help with general office duties, but the
focus is going to be on our side of the floor – creative..." 110522
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esight careers network: The Nuts and Bolts of Preparing Your Resume "When does a functional resume
work best? When should you include a mission statement on your resume? How can you make your resume stand
out? Check these tips -- and then share your own thoughts..." 110811
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TechRepublic: Quick resume tip: Lead with your skill set "There are a couple of good reasons you
should be using a skills-based resume. For one, you want potential employers to focus on what you know
rather than where you’ve worked. Another is that your work history, like that of many people in the current
economy, may be spotty, and you’d like to show that despite holding a series of jobs, you’ve kept your skills
up to date..." 100315
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Man of the House: This is Your Resume? "I was recently asked by my superiors at work to join in the search for
a new office assistant. This new assistant was slated to help with general office duties, but the focus is going to be on
our side of the floor – creative..." 110522
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careeronestop: Is it Time to Update My Resume? "You'll need to rewrite your resume often as you
look for new jobs, change careers, and encounter major life changes. Re-inventing your resume can be
difficult, so consider these tips:..." 091031
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About.com: Resume Writing "Your resume introduces you to potential employers. Find out how to write
one that will make a good impression. Learn about different resume formats. See samples of good and
bad resumes. Get the facts on portfolios and other resume related documents..." 090322
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Careerbuilder.com: True and Outrageous Résumé Lies "Résumés are a critical part of any job
search. They are the most effective marketing tool any of us have about who we are and what we can do.
And all of us want our résumé to be the best possible representation of our work." 080928
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CollegeRecruiter.com: Little-Known Resume Mistakes "Job hunting is difficult enough without
encumbering your own success with a poorly-written resume. Since your resume is the first contact you will
have with a potential employer, it should be as powerful and efficient as possible..." 080115
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Yahoo! hotjobs:Effective Resumes: An 'Objective' Debate "Are you for job objectives or against
them? Most job seekers -- and even career experts -- have strong opinions. Those in favor say objectives
are the simplest, quickest way to target a specific position. Those against charge that objectives waste
valuable space and limit you to just one position when you might be qualified for others..." 071215
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Quintessential Careers: Baby Boomers, Beware! Don't Let Your Resume Date You! "If you're a
job-seeker of the Baby Boom generation, you may be feeling a little left out by the job market..." 080106
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MSN Careers: Playing Résumé Roulette "Considering the hundreds (if not thousands) of candidates
applying for a single Internet job posting, how does the average job seeker compete and ensure an
employer sees their résumé?..." 080106
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careerbuilder.com: Tame Résumé Chaos "While your résumé says a lot about you—your education,
work history and skills—it shouldn’t say too much. If a hiring manager knows your favorite color and how fast
you can run a mile after reading your résumé, you should probably tidy it up..." 071130
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Former Slacker: 9 Resume Tips That Should Be Screechingly Obvious (But Apparently Aren’t)
"These are all basic rules, but they all seem to get broken constantly. All of these should be obvious to
anyone who’s conscious (maybe even the lightly sleeping), but they must not be. On to the rules!..." 071204
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CareerJournal.com: How to Pinpoint Accomplishments That Will Make Your Resume Shine
"Listing your job responsibilities on a resume may get you on an employer's job-candidate roster, but if you
note some solid accomplishments as well, you may be able to make the jump onto a recruiter's short list..."
080106
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Emurse Blog: Entry Level Sample Resumes "...A resume is a sales document. It should be designed to
show off your 'features' (skills and qualities) and guide the reader towards 'closing the deal' (in this case,
hiring). As a sales document, it needs to be less about you and more about how you will make the
organization you are applying to better..." 071124
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careerbuilder.com: 25 Words That Can Hurt Your Résumé "So, you're experienced? Before you
advertise this in your résumé, be sure you can prove it. Often, when job seekers try to sell themselves to
potential employers, they load their résumés with vague claims..."
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Quintessential Careers: Fundamentals of a Good Chronological Resume "You probably have about
30 seconds to convince a potential employer that you deserve an interview. A resume summarizes your
accomplishments, your education, and your work experience, and should reflect your strengths..." 071119
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About.com: How to Create Resumes and Cover Letters That Work! "This resume and cover letter
guide is designed to assist job seekers who are prepared to look at their accomplishments, skills, and
experiences in relation to a job target or targets..." 080106
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Wall Street Journal: Silence Is Golden Rule For Résumés of People Who Have Broken It "Joanne
Jester has an impressive résumé. It describes her many duties as office manager for cdm eCycling, a small
Baltimore company. She also lists prior employers, including State Use Industries, from 2000 to 2003. But
there's a catch: State Use Industries was the prison-industry arm of Maryland's correctional system. Ms.
Jester worked as a telemarketing office assistant there while serving a four-year sentence for theft and
related charges. Her résumé reveals nothing about her imprisonment..." 071003
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CareerJournal.com: Tips for Creating a Resume That Downplays Job Hopping "If you've held
several jobs over a short period, and don't explain the changes on your resume, you might look like a 'job
hopper' to recruiters and hiring managers. Companies are not interested in wasting their time or money
professionally developing a candidate that has not had a successful career track..." 071015
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careerbuilder.com: Nine Video Résumé Mistakes "A video résumé could get your foot in the door of
that "just right" company. Don't end up with egg on your face, though. Before you start filming, review these
nine common mistakes and learn how you can avoid them..." 070816
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