Is Your Resume Helping You Or Hurting You?

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1. What extra thing should be included along with the basics for every job on your resume?

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Although you must put where the job is located, and dates of employment, include awards and any other accomplishments to show you were successful at every position. Come up with a few accomplishments for every job you have had.

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Is Your Resume Helping You Or Hurting You? - Quiz

Hiring managers and recruiters can get hundreds of resumes for a job posting. They do not have the time to read through each resume and glance at a resume quickly to assess who they want to call for a interview. You only have a few seconds to catch the attention... see moreof the hiring manager, so your resume better be written in a clear format with attention grabbing accomplishments. Take this test to see if your resume is helping or hurting your job prospects.

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2. What font do I use on my resume?

Explanation

When choosing a font, just make sure it is a clear font and not a script font that is hard to read. A number of fonts will work like Calibri, Georgia and Times New Roman. Don't get fancy and choose a customized font, the may not be able to load it. Keep it simple and keep the font color black.

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3. What format should you use on a resume?

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Using a bullet format makes a resume easy to read, clear and concise.

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4. Is it ok to put personal information on your resume?

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Never put information on your resume employers can use to possibly discriminate against you and knock you out of the opportunity before you have a interview.

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5. Where on the resume do you put your education?

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Your education should always be at the bottom of your resume. The top of your resume and the resume body contain your job history, accomplishments and skills.

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6. How many pages should your resume be?

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Hiring managers and recruiters do not have time to read lengthy resumes. Make your resume short and to the point, but going over a page is fine as long as its because of your extensive experience.

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7. Can I leave a job off my resume if I was only there a short time?>

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Hiring managers want to see dates of employment with no gaps in employment. If you have gaps when you weren't working you can explain them in your cover letter.

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What extra thing should be included along with the basics for every...
What font do I use on my resume?
What format should you use on a resume?
Is it ok to put personal information on your resume?
Where on the resume do you put your education?
How many pages should your resume be?
Can I leave a job off my resume if I was only there a short time?>
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