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| These resume tips might sound simple, but you'd surprised at how many people make mistakes on their resume. Then wonder why they didn't get called for an job interview. |
| How Not to Find a Job Make a Mistake. Should a typo in your resume or cover letter drop you out of contention? It shouldn't, but, it might. Employers typically gets hundreds of resumes for each position they list. Perfection counts. Joyce Lane Kennedy, author of "Cover Letters for Dummies" says that three out of four cover letters contain typos or grammatical errors that remove the applicant from the pool of candidates. -about.com |
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| And the #1 Reason Employers Don't Call: Bad Resumes You may be the best candidate for a job, but if your resume is bad, you'll never get a call for an interview. Employers use the resume to screen "out" more than to screen "in." If there are any spelling or grammatical errors on your resume, you're out. If it is too difficult to read (small font, lack of white space, formatting inconsistencies, and so on), you're also out. Most people don't stop and think about it, but looked at this way, the resume takes on a new importance: it can affect the length of your job search and the quality of your next job. Both of these mean money to you. A good resume can shorten your job search, so you can go back to earning money. A good resume can also get you interviews for the jobs you want at the salary you deserve. |
If you have a decent résumé, don't work with someone who insists on selling you a whole new package. You don't need to reinvent the wheel everytime you want to drive somewhere, and you don't need a whole new résumé format and concept everytime you go looking for work. What you do need to keep in mind, however, is that things do change from year to year. For a while, scanning technology played a role in how Americans find work. Now, I'd have to say it's more important that you be sure to use the best available version of MS Word to ensure you can e-mail your résumé with confidence. Can you really get a guarantee? The easiest way to spot a bogus career development service is if they tell you they'll do all the work and you just have to sit back and wait for the job offers to come rolling in. They'll be glad to guarantee you that you will get a job. In almost any parlance, this is what is called a sucker bet. Think for a minute how hard it would be to go through the rest of your life without getting a job. No, you will get another job — whether you find it on your own or someone else helps you. The only real question is, How long will it take? — and that timetable is set entirely by you. -yahoojobs.com |
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| Spelling Errors, Typos, and Poor Grammar The Number One complaint among recruiters about resumes is, without a doubt, Spelling Errors, Typos, and Poor Grammar. Lucille Abate, Recruitment Director at Abane & Associates in Newmarket, Ontario states, “Spelling Errors drive us insane. In the world of technology and ‘Spell Check’, you would be amazed at how many resumes come through with errors! Candidates need to remember that their resume represents them! Our policy is, if they haven't taken the time to proof read their resume and correct spelling errors, delete!” Boston recruiter David Carpe of Clew adds, “By far, the biggest complaint I have is related specifically to grammar. Resumes are supposed to not only reflect the experiences of professionals, but additionally they serve as examples of communication style. Run on sentences, poor spelling, mixed verb tenses, all of these things and more are a serious reflection on the individual!” -ResumeDoctor.com |
| -Typographical errors -Misspellings -Poor grammar -Lack of focus and direction -Wordy blocks of text -Reused appearance -Handwritten corrections/additions -Poor print quality -Long, rambling sentences -Wrinkles, smudges and stains -Career objective not consistent with position opening -Inconsistent format -Careless or unusual folding -Cramped or crowded appearance -Purdue University |
