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Basically, there are three standard resume formats:

Chronological

The chronological is the best known format and is one of the easiest to write. It follows the reverse historical outline of your work experience.

Its strengths are:

• Allows the reader to quickly identify the “what” “where” and “when” of your work experience
• Shows effectively the progression of responsibilities through your chosen industry or

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Author: Deborah Walker, CCMC | Source: For Best Resume Results, Choose the Right Resume Format | Original Publication: MBA Depot | Subject: Resumes

Dreaming about a job abroad? Or maybe your spouse is transferring overseas, and you’re scouting career options. When applying to employers abroad, you’ll need a curriculum vitae (CV)—the job hunter’s document used outside of the U.S. that corresponds to an American-style resume. The differences between them are subtle but a CV is essential to moving through the first step of applying for positions.

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Author: James Caverly | Source: Five Tips for Writing CVs For Overseas Employers | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

When an organization undergoes a merger, acquisition or closing, job seekers are left wondering how to handle the information on their resumes. Follow these tips to make your resume shine.

Mergers and Acquisitions

If your organization restructured, combine your employers and position history under one employment heading. By consolidating your job titles, you’ll avoid giving the impression that you’re a job-hopper.

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Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Corporate Restructuring and Your Resume | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Reverse-chronological resumes answer readers’ natural questions in a logical way:

• What’s the product you’re selling? (This is answered by the “Profile” or “Summary of Qualifications” section of your resume.)
• Who has trusted you before? (Answered by your list of past employers.)
• How long did they trust you? (Answered by the duration of your jobs.)
• What’s the biggest thing they trusted you with? (Your past job titles.)
• What were

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Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: When a Lengthy Resume Makes Sense for Executives | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

Paragraph I: Express interest in the profession, industry, company, or organization.

Why do you want to work for them? (or work in that profession and/or industry, if an informational interview)

I am writing to you because I am very interested in XYZ organization, a leader in the field of ABC.

Paragraph II: Refer to your resume.
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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

When you are searching for a new job, a successful résumé is your first hurdle to employment. The way you present yourself and your skills via your résumé can open the doors to a better variety of interviews.

No matter the industry, every employer is looking for candidates with a specific set of abilities and experiences, which are most often described in the … [ Read more ]

Author: Marshall Loeb | Source: Words that Score On a Resume | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

In the world of recruiters and executive search firms, resumes rule. But this doesn’t mean you should ignore or forgo sending cover letters. So what do recruiters look for in a cover letter? It depends on which of three scenarios you fall into:

1. Ad-Response Cover Letters: If a search firm is handling a job opening, gear your cover letter to the desired qualifications the ad

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Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Cover Letters to Recruiters | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

Don’t think of a thank-you letter as a thank-you letter. That’s the last thing it is. Instead, view it as an interviewing tool that will increase your chances of winning the offer. If you write and send your thank-you letter immediately after the meeting, you’ll reinforce the qualifications you discussed with the interviewer and rise above other applicants—perhaps to the top of the list.

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Author: John Marcus | Source: Write a Thank-You Letter That Helps Clinch an Offer | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

Resume writers frequently confuse responsibilities and accomplishments, blending them into a common stew. The two are different:

• Responsibilities describe the nature and scope of your duties and the stakes, risks and outcomes of the position.
• Accomplishments, which should always be described in the past tense, are examples of what you have done. They are proof of your performance.

Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: When a Lengthy Resume Makes Sense for Executives | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

Show me a clear-cut sense of direction. I keep seeing resumes that are little more than buckets into which a lot of data has been dumped in the apparent belief that I will fill in the gaps, synthesize diverse information, connect the dots and tell you what kind of product you are. I have no incentive to do this, given the number of knights eager … [ Read more ]

Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: Skeptical Resume Reader Tells How He Really Thinks | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

When you go from a traditional paper resume to an electronic format, it’s important to make some technology-friendly changes. How many of these cyber resume dos and don’ts are you following?

Do

• Use 10-point or 12-point type.
• Use an easy-to-scan typeface such as Helvetica or Times Roman.
• Leave a bit of space between paragraphs.
• Use synonyms so your resume qualifies for as many jobs as possible.
• Put

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Author: Dona DeZube | Source: Electronic Resume Dos and Please Don’ts | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

To ensure your resume makes the best possible impression, it’s essential to meet six challenges regarding its presentation, format and content. These challenges and resume writers’ advice on solving them follow.

1. Presentation
   You’ll need both a print and an electronic version of your resume. Each version has different visual issues.

   Your print resume is considered your primary marketing document and its appearance is critical.

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Author: Wendy Enelow | Source: The Six Cardinal Rules of Resume Writing | Original Publication: CFO.com | Subject: Resumes

Do’s

Constructing a resume that earns interviews is remarkably simple. Here are six do’s and don’ts to follow when composing your document.

1. Begin with a summary.
   Showcase two or three of your most exciting accomplishments. Bullet these items and use numbers to illustrate their extent. It isn’t compelling enough to say, “Grew territory revenues,” or even, “Grew territory revenues in excess of corporate

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Author: John J. Marcus | Source: How to Create a Resume That Wins Interviews | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

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Teaching Skills

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Communication Skills

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Source: Resume Writing & Cover Letter Workshop | Original Publication: Carleton University Career Services | Subject: Resumes

Source: Resumes That Knock ‘Em Dead

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subject: Resumes

Following these steps will help you get back to work as quickly as possible.

• Don’t Burn Any Bridges
  This is the number-one post-layoff rule, and it applies to almost every layoff-related situation. In all your dealings with the company, your supervisor, your human resources representative, and your former coworkers, use “don’t burn any bridges” as your personal mantra. You never know when contacts you

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Author: Jennifer Rae Atkins | Source: What to Do When You Get Laid Off | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Miscellaneous

Before you leave a job, always ask your supervisors for written references. You can add your letters of reference to your career portfolio, and they may come in handy during your job search. You can even add letter excerpts to your resume to show how much your previous employers valued your performance.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Get Written References | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Quick Tips

• Hiring a background firm to check your references is a smart move, especially if you haven’t been receiving offers, says Mr. Rosen. “If you’ve had great first interviews and can’t understand why you’re reaching dead ends, it’s a valuable service,” he says. An alternative is to ask a trusted friend to make some calls.
• Don’t delete negative experience from your resume. Most likely it will

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Author: Barbara Mende | Source: Find Out What References | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: References

When it comes to using the Internet to find a job, a lot of very smart people are making some very stupid mistakes.

The following is a list of the top 10 online job-search blunders gleaned from the job-hunt horror stories and other howlers I’ve encountered in recent years. Having seen plenty of candidates navigate their online search with ease, I’ve also … [ Read more ]

Author: Marc Cenedella | Source: The Top 10 Blunders of Online Job Hunters | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Miscellaneous

Luck is defined here as an unexpected reconfiguration of events – or things happening in ways that are surprising. There seem to be four kinds of luck. You cannot control any of them, but you can influence two of them.

1. First is luck by accident. This kind of luck is unplanned and you have little or no influence or control. Natural disasters fit this

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Author: Ellen J. Wallach | Source: Make Your Own Luck | Subjects: Make Your Own Luck, Miscellaneous