Why Your Resume Gets Tossed
Top-level recruiters reveal how these common resume mistakes blow job candidates' chances to get a foot in the door
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Resume & Cover Letter
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Mind the Gap: How to Handle Holes in your Work History
Ways to respond to an employers concerns and assure them that you are committed to your career and the position
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Your Resume Checklist
Armed with the following checklist, you can learn to make the most of your one-page pitch and enter the running for the positions you want
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How to Make the Best Use of References
You will probably be asked for references at some point before you receive a job offer
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Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters to Fit Employers
The key to creating killer cover letters and resumes is understanding what they really are and how they should be used in a successful job search
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Debunking Common Resume Myths
There are several resume myths that continually circulate about creating the "perfect" resume
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Five Ways to Ruin a Resume
If your resume exhibits any of the following negative traits, it runs a high risk of being tossed in the "no" pile, no matter how strong your qualifications are
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Solving Common Resume Problems
A career expert takes on five issues that typically arise when crafting a resume
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Top Ten Things Interviewers Want to See in a Resume
What recruiting insiders want to see reflected in a resume
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Writing An Entry-Level Resume
Don't sell yourself short on your post-college resume
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Extracurricular Activities on Your Resume
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