The Next Big Thing on Your Resume

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5 Ways to Ruin a Resume

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We have discussed what is important to have on resumes in order to "be seen" but what about ways you can ruin a resume without even realizing it? 

Those "little" things that can move your resume to the bottom of the stack, or even worse, into the trash can?

View this article for 5 things you can remove from your resume, to decrease the chance that it is skimmed over due to a faux pas. 

7 Things Your Resume Just Does Not Need

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When it comes to resume writing, the more you have on your resume the better, right? Not necessarily. 


Pull out the most recent version of your resume and compare it to the list here. Do you have one or more of the items on the list still hanging out on your resume? If, so why take a moment to update it.

How to Write a Professional Summary for Your Resume

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Does your resume include a Professional Summary at the beginning? If not, you are missing one of the most vital pieces of information in regards to selling yourself! 


Gone are the days of the generic "Objective" paragraph as an opener. Now employers look for that summary which is a paragraph or two that encapsulates who you are as a professional.


View these tips, for ideas on how to begin writing your summary. Make this important addition to your resume today!