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Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

January 26th, 2012

By PeopleCheck

Few things are more important when job hunting than your resume.  What many don’t realize is that the accuracy of the resume is as important as the visual appeal of the document.  When forming a resume, or updating an old one, it’s important to make that resume as accurate and honest as possible.  Here are a few reasons why.

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Once a feature of larger companies, many smaller companies these days are utilizing a background check program or provider for resume checks of prospect employees.  What that means for you as a prospective employee is that they will be looking at your entire work history in detail, and inaccuracies on your resume could lead to red flags for companies.  Accuracy and honesty on your resume will only further validate your value to a » Read more: Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

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Resumes: Post-Grad Guide– Writing Your First Cover Letter

November 16th, 2011

By Caitlin Sahm

A cover letter is your first impression on a potential employer. A good cover letter will have them scanning your resume with interest, while a bad cover letter could get your application tossed in the trash before page two. Writing a cover letter can feel daunting for a new graduate because it’s a kind of writing a student has never really had to do before. When writing papers you knew what was required—the appropriate tone to take, what needed to be covered, and the basic format. A cover letter, on the other hand, is uncharted territory. Your cover letter will be pitched to a variety of people, not all of whom will share the same tastes (just look up “how to write a cover letter” and see all the conflicting advice), but I’ve outlined some tips below that, when infused with your personal experience and style, will help you to come off as professional and results-driven to any employer.

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The first thing you’ll want to do is to create your header. Every cover letter, even those sent over e-mail, should have your full contact information at the upper-right corner (like the return address on an envelope) with the date beneath it. The name of the person you’re addressing should come just below the date. To know whose name » Read more: Resumes: Post-Grad Guide– Writing Your First Cover Letter

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Resumes: 5 Ways to Ensure Your Resume Gets Noticed

November 10th, 2011

By Sarah for Aon Hewitt

In a competitive job market, employers are faced with potentially dozens and at times hundreds of applicants for each job vacancy. Managers and employers have grown accustomed to seeing hundreds of resumes. As an applicant, you must find a way to create a resume that not only highlights your education, skills and abilities, but that will shine above the rest. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to ensure your resume gets noticed among the competition.

  • Make a good first impression. While some professions and fields of employment require lengthier resumes, most are expected to be no longer than one page in length. Employers are looking for something that is concise and highlights your strengths. Print your resume on resume paper or a thicker stock paper. In addition, make sure your resume is free from spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Keep focused in your resume. Always list an objective; this may include the desire to obtain a certain position or to fulfill certain duties. Do not list accomplishments that are unrelated to the job for which you are applying. Make sure your resume does not seem generic. If you are applying for several different jobs at once, take the time to tailor each resume submission for the specific position. A concise and focused resume will land your resume in the “yes” pile and move you into the interview process. » Read more: Resumes: 5 Ways to Ensure Your Resume Gets Noticed

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