White-Lies & Whoppers

Lies and Whoppers On A Resume

White-Lies & Whoppers have no place on your resume, they will always come back to haunt you. Stretching the truth, to add some pizazz, will not increase your chances of getting that interview. Every hiring manager that is worth their salt, will dig into your education and work history to verify their validity. HR Associates…

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An Exceptional Resume

Resume Tweak

Escape mediocrity, create an exceptional resume for the job hunting universe. Tweaking your resume for today’s savvy, 21st century employers has become a necessary undertaking. Customize your greeting and avoid generalities, instead, use the hiring manager’s name. This will also project that you have done your homework, besides, everybody loves to hear their own name,…

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Resume: Short & Sweet

The most important rule to adhere to when writing a resume is “Keep it Short”, one page only. Reduce the clutter to give your resume some staying power. Your one page outline may, more importantly, not get noticed in the overwhelming stack of resumes a recruiter may be wading through. When a potential employer is deciding on…

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Three Interview Myths

Myth 1: The Interviewer is Prepared   More than likely, the person doing the interview is overworked and stressed because they need to hire someone. Many companies do not have the HR expertise to complete comprehensive interviews and background checks on candidates. The Interviewer, many times, will take a resume on face value not realizing the…

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