Top Five Things Not to Include on Your Resume
Ah! The joys of looking for work! It can be (and often is) challenging, frustrating, and filled with setbacks until the right fit is found. Of course you want to make sure that you present yourself in a professional manner, sharing pertinent and relevant information with a potential employer. There are, however, some rules of the road, if you will – things that should never be uttered. resume etiquette is critical. The following is a short list of things that you should never, ever include on your professional resume:
Top Strangest Things Seen on a Resume
I have seen some and received some very interesting (and very strange) things on clients’ resumes. For some reason, people think that a resume is a forum to broadcast all manner of information. The obvious errors notwithstanding, below is a list of some of the strangest things I have seen, received, or been asked to include on a resume. It goes without saying that your document should capitalize on your professional strengths. Not sure? Get a second opinion. Here goes:
Keeping a Positive Attitude During a Demanding Job Search
One of the hardest things to do is to maintain positive and proactive during an especially challenging job search. It can be totally disheartening to apply for positions and hear nothing except the crickets chirping in the clear night. Why isn’t anyone responding? There are some things that you need to consider, seriously, as you dig in and get busy to get the interviews. Here are some tips to getting the interviews and also keeping it in perspective:
Resume Proofreading Tips
We all know how important it is to ensure the final resume product is perfect. This is one area that cannot afford to be overlooked. Oftentimes, you review the document so many times it starts to blur and you can miss something glaring. Having someone else check your resume and cover for you is a great way to make sure everything is perfect. Before you do that though, here is a checklist for you to follow on your own:
Resume Report Card
We all know about report cards. I am sure that for more than a few of you memories of dread and anticipation come flooding back as if it was just yesterday you were waiting with baited breath to see that math grade. Here I am going to provide information and examples to help you understand the ‘A’ resume – the one that gets you on the high honor roll (aka – the interview).
Acronym Soup for Your Job Search
So, you want to change verticals; financial services is no longer your cup of tea — maybe you are thinking of moving to a role in healthcare. Or maybe you spent your whole life working in engineering and think it might be good idea to work for an investment bank. Certainly, it is not uncommon to change jobs or industries multiple times throughout your professional career. But, you better make sure you can talk the talk as well as walk the walk. It is not just enough that you can get the job done. When you walk into the interview, the first thing the interviewer thinks is “Wow this person’s background is impressive but he has no experience in <insert vertical here. >
This blog's author, Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write, provides executive career services including resume and cover letter preparation, job search / interviewing strategies and professional branding including how to effectively use LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media in your career.
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