When applying for a job that you really want, make sure to pay attention to both the style AND the substance of your application package.

People with well formatted “fluff” resumes have difficulty landing jobs. The same goes for resumes that show great accomplishments in a messy, displeasing format.

Ensure that you strike a balance between style and substance relative to the posting to improve your job search odds.

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