August, 2009

Top Secrets of Resumes that Get the Interview (Part 2)

Categories: Resume Tips | August 10th, 2009 | by Administrator | no comments

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So, what do successful resumes have in common? Let me share with you the top secrets of resumes that get the interview:

1. Simple packaging. Resumes should be easily understood, the simpler the better. It is like an advertisement where the main product is yourself. The clearer you send your message, the faster it gets to the employer.
2. Truthfulness. A resume should never be a list of exaggerations about yourself. It should contain accurate data about you as a worker and an individual.
3. Company-serving, not self-serving. Your resume should never be overly proud, it must reflect your willingness to contribute to the success of the organization of which you wish to be a part.
4. Assistance. A good resume is not just a product of one�s intelligence. It should be a work of two or more minds aiming for a common goal: to help you get the job.

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