Posts Tagged ‘resume’

It seems as though using the third person on your resume made the Top 30 Executive Resume Pet Peeves list. If I had a list of my own, it would be pretty high on there as well.

Want an example? Here’s what you should try to avoid.

George Jones is a globally experienced broker and trader with significant, progressive brokerage experience and expertise.

This isn’t just a tip for executive resumes. It’s good advice for anyone trying to get a job. Avoid the third person at all costs. It will hurt your credibility as an applicant.

Here’s another list of great advice on crafting a stellar resume. This one comes from The Ladders and is called 13 Ways Your Resume Can Say ‘I’m Unprofessional’.

While I don’t quite know what to make of The Ladders as a job search site (I’ve never used them to look for work), they do offer some solid tips that can be used by all job seekers.

It’s a good read. Check it out here.

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When you submit a resume to an employer, send it as a PDF document (Adobe’s Portable Document Format). This will help to ensure that there are no display problems or compatibility errors with your file.

Don’t know how to create a PDF? Download the free utility “CutePDF”. This creates a “printer” which allows you to “print” your file as a PDF document.

A while ago I got an email from someone who was working to promote Johnny Taylor’s new book The Trouble With HR. They sent a link to a video with one of his resume tips and asked me to check it out.

Not having any idea who Johnny Taylor was, I decided to check out his website. Apparently he…

is quickly becoming one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the world. Audiences from the United States to Australia all agree that his speeches are deeply inspirational. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his delivery is dynamic.

Interesting. I guess I will let you be the judge. Regardless of what you think of the delivery, it’s good advice.

Here’s the video.