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8 outrageous lies real people have told on their resumes, according to Reddit Kyle Schnitzer

Employment gaps and odd job titles are among the lies that are often seen, according to hiring managers. Read More

Survey: How many people lie on their resumes?Kathy Morris

We conducted a survey on resume behavior to uncover who lies on their resume, what they lie about, and how those lies work out for them. Read More

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What is a functional resume and why it can work for your job search Helen ONeil

While most recruiters and interviewers prefer a chronological resume, or a resume which focuses on your job history, people who are confident about their skill set may want to consider using a functional resume to highlight their exceptional command of relevant skills. Read More

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100 resume action words for major success Robin Louis

Using the right action words in your resume makes your skills and accomplishments stand out. Read More

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Everything you need to know about resume margins answered Taylor Gorski

It’s not the most exciting––but it is very much important to be aware of standard resume margins. Margins are the borders on a page that are left blank with no text or information. Margins should be left at 1 inch on all sides of your resume. If there’s absolutely no way you can stick to that number because your resume has plenty of information, you can adjust the top margins. If you must reduce your margin do not go more than 1/2-inch. Read More

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Curriculum vitae vs resume: Key differences and similarities you need to know Robert Carnevale

Curriculum vitae vs resume…what is the difference? Here are the main similarities and differences between a CV and regular resume. Read More

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Everything you should and shouldn’t include on your curriculum vitae Robert Carnevale

What makes a good CV isn’t quite 1:1 with what makes a killer resume, so even if you know your way around the latter, you’ll want to read extra carefully when it comes to tips and tricks on how to write the perfect curriculum vitae that stands out and gets you the gig. Read More

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Resume samples that incorporate data, growth and social media John Brandon

A resume should be long enough to present a clear picture of your background, but there is one thing that is far more important than keeping it short or padding it with extra info. Read More

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A complete guide to the resume objective Elvira Veksler

A resume objective is a short, specific company and position-targeted statement that sums up your “position” in terms of the role. Read More

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