March 30, 2012 | 9 Comments
Here’s a quick list of things that should never appear on your resume. Unfortunately, I see them all the time. A photo unless you’re applying for a position as a model or actor. A list of references You’ll be asked … Continue reading
November 29, 2011 | 2 Comments
All the time I hear people asking “How do I make my resume stand out?” It’s a great question to ask, because your resume is one of dozens or hundreds of others. The problem isn’t that you want your resume … Continue reading
September 8, 2011 | 2 Comments
I spent an hour last night reading freelance writer Julieanne Smolinski‘s Twitter feed. She’s funny in a Jack Handey kind of way, and I retweeted this Tweet: I know you’re not supposed to lie on a resume, so I suppose … Continue reading
August 15, 2011 | 3 Comments
I read Reddit’s résumé subreddit regularly, and it’s one of the most common questions asked: “Should I put such-and-such item on my résumé, or leave it off?” The variations are endless: Should I put a job on my résumé that … Continue reading
July 6, 2011 | 0 comments
Did you work a cash register at one of your jobs? Then say that in your résumé and move on. Don’t try to make it sound more exciting than it really is. If you try to fluff it up and … Continue reading
January 10, 2011 | 6 Comments
I came across a horrifying thread at Hacker News: Can I use a LinkedIn profile instead of resume for my job applications? It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is “No, you cannot use a LinkedIn profile instead of a … Continue reading
January 1, 2011 | 2 Comments
We all want an easy way to get things done, and resume-building websites promise an easy way to put together a résumé for your job hunt. Unfortunately, using them does you a disservice by making you think that formatting is … Continue reading
November 1, 2010 | 3 Comments
Every time I speak to a group of people, and people talk to me afterwards, the topic of résumés always comes up. And every time people ask about résumés, someone always asks “Does my résumé have to only be one … Continue reading
October 26, 2010 | 5 Comments
As I go through dozens of resumes, I’m amazed by how many people still waste the crucial top two inches of their resumes with drivel like this: Objective: A fast-paced, challenging programming position or other technical position that will utilize … Continue reading
October 12, 2010 | 0 comments
I’ve never received two differing resumes in response to a job ad, but Allison Green has seen a growing trend. Don’t do it. Create one resume that puts you in the best light, and include a cover letter that addresses … Continue reading