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Is the traditional resume about to be outdated?
May 7, 2013 5:12am PDT
Since the way employers look for candidates is changing--with sites like LinkedIn and movements into Big Data, are traditional resumes a thing of the past?
8 Latest comment by pfisher2k
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10 resume mistakes to avoid
June 5, 2012 8:04am PDT
The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.
39 Latest comment by poedgie
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Four mistakes you probably don't know you're making in your resume
July 17, 2012 5:05am PDT
You think you've got all the typos out of your resume but you might not know about some of the other common errors that can be made.
182 Latest comment by allennugent@...
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What is the best font to use in a resume?
May 22, 2012 11:51am PDT
Could the font you use in your resume really be that important? You bet it can.
106 Latest comment by LalaReads
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Words that mean nothing in a resume
March 11, 2013 4:54am PDT
Some of the most often used terms in resumes are also the most meaningless. Learn how to avoid that pitfall.
71 Latest comment by mwendabai yeta
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Write a resume that will land you a programming job
October 8, 2007 10:10pm PDT
Justin James lays out what he sees on a developer's resume that makes him say "wow!"... and what makes him say "ugh!"
48 Latest comment by aliyadesouza
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Most unusual resume mistakes
August 25, 2011 4:35am PDT
A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals some of the more outrageous statements hiring managers have seen on resumes.
169 Latest comment by db625
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The CIO resume vs. The CTO resume
February 13, 2013 6:35am PST
Don't confuse the position of CIO with CTO when you're applying for one of those jobs. Resume expert Jennifer Hay talks about the difference.
9 Latest comment by Alexandrea_AnywherePad
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Four things that make your resume look dated
March 4, 2013 5:26am PST
Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it.
131 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Five resume tips for IT consultants
March 31, 2009 1:40pm PDT
Writing a resume that grabs a prospective client's attention and gets you an interview requires quite a bit of thought. See what five elements of good writing that IT consultants should remember...
24 Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Resume makeover: Project Manager
May 14, 2012 7:35am PDT
This month we tackle a resume makeover for an experienced project manager.
6 Latest comment by kristina123123
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The pros and cons of a functional resume
August 16, 2007 5:28am PDT
Functional resumes focus on a person's skills and experience, rather than on his chronological work history. (Here is an example of a functional resume.) You would use a functional resume for a...
15 Latest comment by stevex_1999@...
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Your resume vs. your LinkedIn profile
September 11, 2012 8:06am PDT
Your LinkedIn profile should complement your resume, not mirror it. Take the time to create a strong profile that provides more depth about your unique skills and experiences to reach a broader...
5 Latest comment by robo_dev
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Articles
Don't neglect the hobbies section of your resume
January 8, 2002 8:00am PST
Job applicants who don't give the hobbies section on their resume much thought could be missing out on an opportunity to highlight how well suited they are for a specific job. Show your...
20 Latest comment by shantelle1109
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10 tips for writing a job-winning developer resume
November 28, 2007 12:40pm PST
As seasoned job hunters know, the first step on the road to finding work is to write a resume that gets you the interview. Unfortunately, some of the traditional resume writing rules just do not...
29 Latest comment by robblawence
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Articles
Five resume rules that will land you that interview
April 4, 2003 8:00am PST
If your resume isn't getting you the right interviews, follow these five rules for resume success. Learn how to organize your resume, what not to include, and the ultimate goal of a resume.
3 Latest comment by jchalekian@...
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Resume tip: Emphasize your management experience
March 22, 2000 8:00am PST
If you're applying for a management job, here's a trick you can use to make that experience stand out on your resume.
4 Latest comment by Dirk Paschal
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Quick resume tip: Use punctuation to your advantage
February 17, 2010 4:27am PST
Punctuation can trip you up in a resume by causing unnecessary confusion on the reader's part. Remember that clarity is key. Here's a quick tip on semi-colons vs. bullet points.
28 Latest comment by melekali
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Nineteen words that don't belong in your resume
March 3, 2006 8:00am PST
Career coaches or head hunters may have told you that creating an effective resume means punching it up with jazzy verbs and adjectives. Not so, say IT hiring managers. In fact, if you're using...
25 Latest comment by magallanes
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Resume formatting: Word or PDF?
January 31, 2012 7:24am PST
Toni Bowers outlines some issues with resumes formatted in Microsoft Word and those converted to PDFs.
134 Latest comment by JJFitz
