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Resumania™: Give Employers Information, Not Stipulations
If there’s one thing to remember as you write your resume and cover letter it’s that employers are interested in what you can do for them, not what you want from them.
Resumania™: Certain Resume Mistakes are Impossible to Overlook
While it is true that a single typo on your resume can damage your chances of landing a job interview, all errors are not created equal. For example, if you’re a strong candidate with highly marketable skills, a hiring manager might be willing to ignore the fact that you wrote to instead of too.
Resumania™: Beware the Risks of Resume Humor
With April Fools’ Day just around the corner it’s time to bust out the whoopee cushions. While pulling some harmless pranks around the office is generally fine, keep the resume humor to a minimum.
Book Review: 'Leaders Eat Last' by Simon Sinek
“Leaders are the ones willing to look out for those to the left of them and those to the right of them. Leaders are the ones who are willing to give up something of their own for us. Their time, their energy, their money, maybe even the food off their plate. When it matters, leaders choose to eat last.”
Resumania™: Add ‘Dust Off Resume’ to Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring has almost sprung. As you begin making your annual spring-cleaning to-do list, remember to dust off your resume. Periodically updating your resume is just as critical as clearing out junk drawers and tidying up your desk.