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Resumes are ad copies and are required for almost
any job available on earth. Unless resumes are objective
and error free, they end up in trashcans across the
world.
Before mailing your resume, check the following resume
don'ts below: |
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Appearances
are vital |
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First impression is the best impression.
Don't print your resumes on cheap copy sheets
or stained papers. Always check for the existence
of typos and grammar errors. |
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Does volume
Have a bearing |
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If your job merits a multi-page resume, then
go ahead and prepare your resume that truly reflects
your experience and accomplishments. Do not decrease
the font size to such a degree that it becomes
illegible. |
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Reality
or Consequences |
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Don't falsify dates or titles on your resume
to hide the fact that you have been unemployed
or that you switched jobs, or have been in low-level
positions. If the prospective employer discovers
your lie, you run the risk of being fired. |
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| 4. |
State
Your Case |
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Chronological resumes are not recommended
if you are seeking a job in a field you have no
prior experience. A functional resume would be
better. You could present your relevant skills
upfront by using a functional or a skill-based
resume. |
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Give
Your Best Shot |
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It is just not enough to state the job description
jargon mentioned in the company's HR manual in
your resume. You will have to show that you are
better and more qualified than the competition.
Present specific accomplishments and achievements:
percentages increased, accounts expanded, awards
won, etc. |
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No Excuses
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Excuses don't find a place with the recruiter
therefore it is advised that the phrases "Company
sold out" or "the boss was a fool" don't find
a place in your resume. |
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What
were your achievements in the recent past?
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It is perfectly OK if you have a two-page
resume. Do not list out every single job you held.
Most personnel managers are just interested in
jobs you've held over the last few years. |
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Target
Your Audience |
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Don't falsify dates or titles on your resume
to hide the fact that you have been unemployed
or that you switched jobs, or have been in low-level
positions. If the prospective employer discovers
your lie, you run the risk of being fired. |
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Documents
are a Strict No |
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Do not send copies of transcripts, awards
or letters of recommendation along with your resume
unless specifically asked to do so. You might
carry all the documents when you are called for
an interview. |
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Don't
Get Personal |
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It is not a general practice to include personal
information such as marital status, age, race,
family or hobbies in a resume. |
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