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The Most Common Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Don’t let one of these blunders hold your resume back. Here’s a list of common resume mistakes you want to avoid at all costs. Common Resume Mistakes Writing a cookie-cutter resume you send to every…
The Difference Between Resumes and Cover Letters
Resumes and cover letters differ in both format and function. And because they often come in a package deal, sometimes it can be hard to define what belongs on your resume and what on your cover…
The Best Format to Send a CV (Word or PDF)
To cut to the chase—You should choose whatever format the hiring manager asks for! But...Things aren’t always that simple. What if the format isn’t specified? The Problems with the MS Word Format for…
How to Put Hobbies on a Resume
The debate around whether to include hobbies on a resume has been going for some time. And by the looks of things, will continue for the foreseeable future. The discussion is most often debated among…
How to Deal with Employment Gaps on a Resume
Gaps in your employment history or being unemployed for a significant period of time (more than a few months) can look rough on a resume. But employment gaps happen, and they don’t have to negatively…