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The Biggest Mistakes that Most Executives Make When Writing a Professional Resume
Perhaps the most common mistake made by executives on their resumes involves the way they present their job history. Your resume shouldn’t simply be a chronological list of your work experiences. It should be a representation of how you can benefit the potential employer. Make sure your resume is achievement-oriented. Present measurable achievements, such as […]
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The “10 Second Glance” Rule: Does Your Resume Pass or Fail?
Can you resume pass the “10 Second Glance?” Because employers sometimes receive hundreds of resumes for every job posting, only a small percentage – maybe two percent – will be chosen for an interview. Not every resume will even be read. Most are simply given a cursory glance. How do you ensure that your resume […]
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Resume Job Descriptions - Potential Employers Only Want to Hear Succinctly About Major Functions
Keep in mind when writing your resume that employers sometimes see hundreds of resumes for every job opening, and therefore do not have the time or interest in reading a comprehensive history of each candidate’s life story to date.
Your resume should be a concise document – one page, preferably – that succinctly describes the key […]Popularity: 3%
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The Difference Between an Executive Resume and a Curriculum Vitae - Which do you Need
The goals of a curriculum vitae (CV) and an executive resume are the same – to present the candidate in the best possible light. However, there are some differences in the two.
The CV is the standard format for job applications throughout most of the world, but in the United States resumes are more common, although […]Popularity: 3%
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Most Management Executives Sell Themselves Short on a Resume
Most management executives tend to sell themselves short when seeking a new job, simply because they are unaware of what employers are really looking for on a resume. They focus too much on providing a chronological summary of their experience and accomplishments, assuming employers will see their value – they won’t.
The important thing to remember […]Popularity: 2%
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A Professional Resume Writer Injects Relevance Into a Resume: Especially for Job Seekers Who Have a Difficult Time Tooting Their Own Horn
A professional resume writer will use a combination of interviewing and questionnaires to gain a comprehensive picture of your professional background. He or she will know what questions to ask and what kind of information to look for, in order to create a solid and relevant snapshot of your unique ability to contribute to the […]
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The Critical Technical Competencies That Must be on Every Resume
The technical skills you need to develop for your career will be unique to your field; every job is different, and thus requires different abilities. However, you should always include your technical skills somewhere on your resume. These can be listed in a separate section under the heading “Technical Skills” or “Technologies,” or they may […]
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When To Drop High School Education from your Resume
Your high school education information should only be included on your resume if you are younger than 20 years old AND have no education or training of any type beyond high school.
If you are currently a college student, or have graduated from college, you may leave your high school off your resume. Replace it with […]Popularity: 2%
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Executive Summary: A Critical Element of a Senior Level Resume
When writing a senior-level resume, it is critically important to present yourself in a way that best showcases your unique skills and knowledge. To do so, develop an “Executive Summary” section on the resume, which is simply a synopsis of your qualifications.
The summary is a fast and effective way to hook your reader into looking […]Popularity: 3%
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Is it Acceptable to Send a Follow-Up Note via Email after a Job Interview?
Sending a thank-you note or letter to an interviewer is always appropriate, and usually appreciated. In fact, many candidates don’t bother to follow up at all after an interview, so doing so will likely set you apart from the crowd.
But what form should your follow-up note take? While some might feel shy about taking the […]Popularity: 22%
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