Step #1 of your job search is typically getting your resume up-to-date and, more importantly, looking awesome. So today, we’re helping you out with a round-up of the best resume advice from around the web.
- How to generate more interviews with your resume (Lifehacker)
- What recruiters look at during the 6 seconds they spend on your resume (Business Insider)
- How to write a deliciously enticing resume recruiters won’t want to put down (Brazen Life)
- 10 horrifying, overused resume words and phrases you must omit from your resume (Job Jenny)
- What to name your resume and cover letter (SavvySugar)
- 10 resume tips for technology professionals (Mashable)
- And just for fun: The most outlandish resume mistakes of 2012 (Forbes)
Want more? Check out some of our own resume tips!
Spring Clean Your Resume (in Less Than 2 Hours!)
Just like spring cleaning has its payoff, giving your resume a good scrub every once in a while is the best way you can make sure it stays in great shape over time. Here’s how to do it—in a quick and pain-free couple of hours.
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How To (and How Not To) List Education on Your Resume
The education section of your resume can be a little tricky: Where should it go? Should you list your GPA? All of the schools you’ve attended, or just the most recent? Our friend Job Jenny gives a few bits of advice on how to best manage this section of your resume.
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Resume Revamp: How to Turn Your Duties Into Accomplishments
You often hear that your resume should list your accomplishments, not your job duties, and it’s true! Here’s why, plus a step-by-step guide to ditching the duties and making those bullet points sing your praises.
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