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Dollars & $ense Job Search:

7 Tips for Attention-Grabbing Resumes

Craft Your Resume Like a News Story to Get Attention

1. Keep It Simple

Over the years I have found resumes to be either too thin (think a new college grad with little job experience) or too heavy.

Thinking about the too-heavy resume, some job seekers believe they need to throw everything they have ever done into the mix. Nothing could be further from the truth. A resume needs to be on point and present only that information necessary to get you the phone call. Remember, the hiring manager is likely making a decision in that 3- to 10-second window, so keep it short and highlight your best attributes to maximize your chances.

 

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    Rick Gillis is an author/speaker/radio and TV host—all with an emphasis on employment and job search. Rick says that job search is no longer about selection. It’s about preventing elimination! Read more...