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Your Lying Eyes: Reveal Hidden Resume Typos

Your Lying Eyes: Reveal Hidden Resume Typos

So, you think you can proofread your own resume, huh? Are you really going to trust your lying eyes? Typos have a way of hiding themselves but, somehow, potential employers never miss them! There’s only one sure-fire way to catch your mistakes.

Get Noticed

Know When To Hold ‘Em: Are You Qualified or Wasting Your Time?

Know When To Hold ‘Em: Are You Qualified or Wasting Your Time?

Almost half the resumes received by hiring managers come from unqualified applicants. Is that really such a bad thing? If you’re not a perfect skills match, should you still submit a resume or are you just wasting your time?

What Not To Do

Confusion is Not Compelling

Confusion is Not Compelling

This resume is a hot mess. We can’t figure out who this person is or what she really did in her previous employment. That doesn’t instill confidence. And sadly, that’s just the beginning.

From A to Z: Our Big Fat List of Powerful Resume Action Verbs

From A to Z: Our Big Fat List of Powerful Resume Action Verbs

Is your resume a big yawn? Put some power in it! Action is one of the most attractive traits for a job applicant. A few carefully selected action verbs can demonstrate your skills in an exciting, effective way.

Why a Video Resume Isn’t Going to Land You That Dream Job

Why a Video Resume Isn’t Going to Land You That Dream Job

Before you grab your camcorder and hit “record”, take a few minutes to see why video resumes aren’t always a good idea. We think this trend is on its way out so, before you broadcast to YouTube, make sure it’s the right move for your career.

10 Reliable Sources for Resume Advice

10 Reliable Sources for Resume Advice

Looking for the most up-to-date, trustworthy website for resume tips? You’ve already found it! But we’re sharing a few of our other favorites. These are the best of the best folks. Top ten list, comin’ atchya!

Beef Up Your Resume: Mix Keywords and Action Verbs

Beef Up Your Resume: Mix Keywords and Action Verbs

Are you focusing on format and ignoring the real meat of your resume? Beef it up by using a combination of keywords and action verbs. We’ll show you how to create the perfect mix to get you noticed.

How to Make Your Resume Suck 80 Percent Less

How to Make Your Resume Suck 80 Percent Less

Harness the power of resume keywords and watch your job search results boom! The right keywords will help recruiters match your skills to the perfect job. Your phone will be ringing off the hook so clear your schedule for interviews.

The Resume Silver Bullet

The Resume Silver Bullet

Is there one simple formatting solution that will help any resume look more organized and more professional? Yep. And we’re sharing it with all of you. It’s not magic; but it could be your secret weapon.

Without Bullets, All is Lost

Without Bullets, All is Lost

What do you get when you submit a resume with large blocks of text? No, you don’t get a job. You get LOST. See what we mean.

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