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From Marc Cenedella
Marc Cenedella

Now, there's no doubt that things have gotten tougher, but even when the economy is rough, most hires are replacement hires.

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Results-Oriented Resumes

Leonardo da Vinci's resume

Like you, Leonardo da Vinci had to put together a resume to get his next gig. So in 1482, at the age of 30, he wrote out a letter and a list of his capabilities and sent it off to Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan.

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Can You Match Your Resume to a Job Description?

Use the right keywords to tap the "hidden accomplishments" in every job description.

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You've got 4 seconds

If you tear off the top 1/3 of your resume and hand it to a total stranger, would they know what you're looking to do next? Would they be able to explain to a different stranger what your career goals and next desired step in life are going to be?

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What not to do with your resume

If you're looking for success in 2012, it's important that you get your resume in order, and I'd like for TheLadders to help you with your success.

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Oh no... are you re-re-re-re-re-re-re-writing your resume? Again?

My colleagues invented the "visual resume critique" as our way of helping you through the resume-writing process. We'd like to see you with a resume that makes you proud and productive on the job hunt.

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Getting to the Point Gets the Job

The resume of a Ph.D. nutritionist was so lean, mean and focused, the recruiter gobbled her up.

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The Right Search for the Right Job

Partner with the job-search engine to target the best matches for you.

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An Introvert's Guide to Resume Self-Promotion

How to get over your humbleness and bring on the brag.

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What Employers Really Think About Functional Resumes

Don't think you can hide anything; HR veterans know all the tricks for cloaking employment gaps or skimpy experience.

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Taking Time to Rewrite That Resume

Don’t let the challenges of a resume rewrite overwhelm you. Take a look at your skills and successful resumes to get your head in the game.

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