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Elizabeth Gaffney

@askecareers

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calendar_today04-06-2008 19:39:34

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#Career #Advice Resume Tip 1: Only include 1 phone number - the 1 best to reach you. Be sure to say your name in your outgoing message.

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#Career Resume Tip 2: Be sure to include an APPROPRIATE email address. Using your name is best.- keep it simple and easy to retype.

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#Careers Resume Tip #3 include an 'Objective' if you are a recent college grad. Job seekers with 5 +years experience should use a 'Summary'

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#Careers Resume Tip 5: The sole purpose of your resume is to get you an interview. It is a sales brochure, not your life history.

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#Careers Resume Tip 6: ailor your resume to the job you are seeking. Use key words, phrases - give the hiring manager what they want to see!

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#Careers Resume Tip 6: Tailor your resume to the job you are seeking. Use key words, phrases - give the hiring manager what they want!

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Resume Tip 7:Use a consistent font format (size, type, bold..) date, bullets, capitalization, spacing. Consistency creates credibility!

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Resume Tip 8: Your company description should only be 1 line - no need to use valuable real estate promoting your former companies!

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#careers #jobseeker You are your intentions! When interviewing, intend to offer your best skills, business strategy and value to a company!

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Resume Tip 10: Use a consistent format when stating the dates on your resume-including years only (no months) is fine - just be consistent!

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#Jobsearch #Careers Resume Tip: Highlight your accomplishments and achievements by using bullets that are results driven and action oriented

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Resume Tip 12: Bullet points should be no more than two lines and start with results ie: Achieved, Reduced, Increased, Managed, Expanded...

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#Career #Jobseeker Resume Tip 13: List 'Education & Professional Development' together - especially if you have not completed your degree.

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Resume Tip: List ur major only if relevant 2 the job u seek. Listing 'BA, Culinary Arts' when u want a job in Finance doesn't make sense!

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When in job search mode, you should always answer the phone with an enthusiastic greeting then stating your name - NOT an apathetic 'hello?'