Resume questions
02-11-2013 | 04:05 AM
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Use pink paper, perfume, and glitter. Ok - just kidding, but I have seen these before. 
Agree, tailor it, proofread it (get others to look at it) and be concise. Always send a letter of thanks to every person you speak with. Don't end sentences with a preposition.
Good luck!
Agree, tailor it, proofread it (get others to look at it) and be concise. Always send a letter of thanks to every person you speak with. Don't end sentences with a preposition.
Good luck!
06-27-2013 | 04:21 AM
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
Four Things That Can Send Your Resume into the Trash - Monster.com
Always a slightly different animal when targeting certain specific jobs, but the overall premise remains the same.
Some highlights from the article:
Always a slightly different animal when targeting certain specific jobs, but the overall premise remains the same.
Some highlights from the article:
It's common knowledge that spelling errors and grammatical bloopers are trash triggers (and these simple mistakes top many recruiters’ lists of resume pet peeves).
...pet peeves is "when a candidate has used a template resume," but hasn't updated it before sending it...To prevent your resume from ending up in the trash for this reason, customize your resume for each job you apply for using the language of the job ad and highlighting your most relevant experience.
"When the resume is not tailored to the position, it shows you don't really understand what the employer is looking for and are just hoping your resume fits some of the criteria,” says career expert Heather Huhman
And do remember to write a cover letter -- not doing so is another guaranteed way to get your resume thrown into the trash, according to the experts.
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