Composing a professional accurate resume is a difficult task as we all know. It takes time and patience to fit your whole professional history within one or two pages, and present yourself as the best candidate for the job. While we focus a lot of our energy on what to include in our resumes, we forget to stop and think about the information that should never be included.
The following five items are at the top of the Resume DO NOT list:
1. Do not get personal.
Any information that …
In today’s competitive job market, employers rely on well-written resumes to screen potential candidates. In many instances, employers look through job search web sites, such as HotJobs.com or Monster.com, to find professionals with skills, education and experience that fit their needs. These employment search web sites, along with many companies own online applications, require candidates to upload their resume in order to express interest in a specific opportunity. Without an opportunity to send a personal email, or a cover letter, you have to make sure that your resume expresses your …