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Your resume has
just 15 seconds to win an interview!
If it isn't a winner, it's a killer. To place the vitality of
your career in the hands of less-than-the-best, is a gamble
you cannot afford. Here are samples of resumes written by Peter’s
staff. These expertly written resumes:
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Appearances
Count - Don't try to save money by printing onto
a cheap copy paper instead of good quality stock. Check
for typos, grammatical errors and coffee stains. Use the
spellcheck feature on your word processor and ask a friend
to review the resume to find mistakes you might have missed.
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Does Size
Matter? - If your career warrants a two-page resume,
then go ahead and create a document that reflects the full
range of your experience and accomplishments. Don't reduce
the type size to such a degree that your resume becomes
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Truth or Consequences
- Don't fudge over dates or titles to hide the fact that
you have been unemployed, that you switched jobs too frequently
or that you held low-level positions. If a prospective employer
conducts a background check and discovers that you lied,
you can kiss the job good-bye. |
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State Your
Case - If you are seeking a job in a field in which
you have no prior experience, don't use a chronological
format. By using a functional or skills-oriented format,
you can present your relevant experience and skills up front.
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Put Your Best
Foot Forward - Don't simply copy the job description
jargon from your company's HR manual. To show that you are
more qualified than the competition for the positions you
are seeking, you need to do more than simply list your job
responsibilities. Present specific accomplishments and achievements:
percentages increased, accounts expanded, awards won, etc. |
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No Excuses
- Don't include the reasons you are no longer working at
each job listed. The phrases "Company sold," "Boss
was an idiot" and "Left to make more money"
should be avoided. |
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What Have
You Done Lately? - While it is certainly acceptable
to have a two-pager, don't list every single job you've
ever held. Personnel managers are most interested in your
experience from the last 10 years, so focus on your most
recent and most relevant career experience. |
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No Extra Papers,
Please - When you send out your resume, don't include
copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation or awards,
unless you are specifically asked to do so. If you are called
in for an interview, you may bring these extra materials
along in your briefcase for show-and-tell. |
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Don't Get
Personal - Personal information does not belong for
jobs in the United States. Don't include information on
your marital status, age, race, family or hobbies. |
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"If you look at the samples, you will love what "papa's" staff can do for you. They would love to have your business." |  |
That which makes you a talented professional in your chosen industry, does not necessarily make you a talented resume/CV writer. Summarizing your skills and experience in a manner that appeals to a hiring professional and sets you apart from the competition takes time, effort and a really talented "wordsmith." Think about it. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
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