Figuring out what you’ve actually accomplished in your career is one of the most difficult parts of writing your resume. Many people believe they haven’t done much of anything; just every day tasks that don’t amount to anything.
Think again.
I am willing to say virtually everyone can think of at least one achievement per position they’ve held. Not you? Don’t be so quick to judge. You just have to know where to look and how to dig deep to find the information.
The right place to look
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The Abcs Of Effective Resume Writing - Part 2 - Flush Out Your Achievements
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How many times have you written a document or email, sent it out, and then discovered some major typos or even words missing? What if it doesn’t get your point across – or worse yet – give off the exact opposite impression? If you’re like most, it’s happened to you at least once.
How do you keep yourself from making the same mistake when it comes to your resume? Here are a couple of necessities when it comes to having your resume stand up to the scrutiny of Hiring Managers.
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The Abcs Of Effective Resume Writing - Part 5 - Second Opinions Count Or A Once Over Will Never Do
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The final section of a resume is commonly referred to as an optional section. This is where you put those things that are important to include but don’t fit into one of the standard sections. These commonly are awards, certifications, military experience, memberships, technical skills, patents, or publications and presentations. Commonly only one optional section is included and which it is depends on what will sell your background best.
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Job Search Strategies - Resumes That Rock - Optional Sections And Addenda
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