Sometimes people list pieces of information on their resume that no longer have a place there because they are outdated or irrelevant. Here are a few of my favorites. Are you guilty of any of these or are there any others you would add to the list? Your SAT or GMAT scores Your dated GPA from 10+ ...
Why Your Resume Isn’t Working & What to Do About It
Last Friday I hosted #HFChat, a weekly Twitter chat dedicated to sharing information on job search strategy with fellow peeps. #HFChat is the brainchild of Margo Rose, the founder of #Hire Friday, a comprehensive community and resource for job seekers. Even though I was leading the chat, it really r...
12 Reasons Why Hiring Managers Aren’t Reading Your Resume
Careerbuilder recently surveyed 2,298 U.S. hiring managers and human resources professionals and asked what would make them automatically dismiss a candidate from consideration. The biggest resume mistakes they communicated were: Resumes with typos – 61 percent Resumes that copied large amounts ...
Yahoo’s CEO Shouldn’t Lie on His Resume and Neither Should You
Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson resigned yesterday after it was discovered that he misrepresented his academic credentials. Thompson claimed to have a degree in computer science but he only holds a degree in accounting. Thompson's certainly not the first person to lie on a resume. Many other high-profile ...
6 Ways to Fix Resume Formatting Mistakes and Save Space
Creating a resume where all the content lays out on the page in a way that is easy to read and visually appealing can be challenging. Sometimes in their quest to get all the content on one or two pages, the writer resorts to using design strategies such as a smaller font, tighter margins, or compres...
Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working
I don't know what it is about resumes. People seem to get so caught up in what they think a resume "should" be that they overlook what a resume can be...an entree to a new role, a new career, a new life. Some people seem to treat their resumes like they are their tax returns...break a rule and get p...
Career Advice, Rants and Funny Stories About Work: 2011 Recap
As 2011 draws to a close, I'm reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and What They Mean Resume Writing Tips ...
Create an Authentic and Ethical Resume to Win the Job
A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. Here are some of the ways I see job...
8 Things Recruiters Want Job Seekers to Know
I chat with recruiters frequently and I often ask them this question: "If you could tell job seekers one thing, what would it be?" Here are their top responses. Be transparent. If there is a gap on your resume, explain it on the document itself. If you don't explain the reason for the gap, we will...
Scary Resumes That May Creep You Out
In honor of Halloween, I'm sharing some really scary things written on resumes. If you think these are scary, you should read the whole list at Funny2.com. Objective: To acquire a creative development position within the entertainment industry that would utilize my vast (2 years) technical experien...