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Is Your Resume in the Graveyard

October 30, 2020 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Is Your Resume in the Graveyard

Thousands upon thousands of resumes and CVs written each day end up in a graveyard.

Filed Under: Resume writing Tagged With: Applicant Tracking System, ATS, How to write a resume, how to write an effective resume, Resume content, resume writing, tips on resume writing

TOP 13 EXECUTIVE RESUME ERRORS

October 2, 2020 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

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Is your resume hindering your job search? Don’t decrease your chances of landing your next great job. Avoid these 13 executive resume errors.

Filed Under: Executive Career Management, Job Search, Resume writing Tagged With: resume errors, resume writing, tips on resume writing, top resume mistakes

ARE YOU AS GOOD ON PAPER AS YOU ARE IN PERSON?

August 14, 2019 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

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Many resumes and LinkedIn profiles of people I meet have me wondering whether I met a different person. Are you as good on paper as you are in person?

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A Second Pair of Eyes

July 13, 2016 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

No matter how well you write, it’s worth having a second pair of eyes read over any important document, especially your resume. Recruiters and other hiring influencers tell me that misspellings, grammar mistakes, and misused words on resumes and cover letters are red flags: They feel these errors on such important items indicate sloppy work […]

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The Changing Face of Resumes and Job Search

May 12, 2014 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

When I first started writing resumes, the Objective statement ruled the resume world. Now, an Objective statement dates the resume back to the late 1990’s. Today’s resumes must focus on 3 key areas: personal brand, keywords and career achievements. Personal branding is the art of marketing yourself in your resume and is especially important in […]

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