Resume Writing Archive

Dig Deep for Accomplishments

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Many of us underestimate our achievements. We're often told not to boast, that modesty is the best policy. We show up to do our jobs every day and sometimes do great things -- isn't that enough? Well, not if you want your resume to get noticed. Employers look for achievers, candidates who go above and beyond their job duties. Your resume allows you to describe your best accomplishments so employers want to take a chance on you. If you think ... more

Beat the Blue-Collar Resume Blues

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A resume is a chance for job seekers to make a great first impression, yet many blue-collar workers pay little attention to this important document. Follow these tips to create a resume that gets noticed. Use the Resume Builder If you don't have a resume and aren't sure where to start, use the Resume Builder to guide you. The Builder walks you through the process step by step, making it easy to develop your first resume. Open with a Bang T... more

From Combat to the Private Sector -- Resume Tips for Making the Transition to Private Industry

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After leaving the military, many servicemen and women must find their first private-industry job or consider using their combat experience to advance their previous careers. One of the most difficult challenges in making this transition is translating military experience into marketable private-industry skills on your resume. Podcast: Expert Advice for Transitioning Veterans Military experience can be simplified by the following four str... more

Resume Tips for Truckers

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Savvy truck drivers know they can benefit from having a resume, especially if they want to move into an office job. And while truckers are in demand, a resume that highlights your strengths can help you log a higher salary and more benefits. "If you're looking for a professional job at better companies, you should always go in with a resume," says Jeevan Devore, spokeswoman for resume-writing service CareerPerfect. "We absolutely have done... more

Top 10 Veteran Resume Mistakes

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Get your resume ship-shape by avoiding these ten major mistakes: 10: Too much military jargon so a Human Resource (HR) professional cannot determine where you would best fit with the company. Solution: Describe the skills that you gained in the military in a transferable manner, don't focus on one aspect of your position but the responsibilities and accomplishments as a whole, and which are not just specific to the military. 9: Including m... more