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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

14 time management skills: definitions and examples for your resume
How you manage your time at work can strongly impact the employer’s bottom line and even make or break your career. Hiring managers are scouring your resume for time management experience. Here’s how to deliver.
14 Time management skills: Definitions and examples for your resume
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21 min read

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by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to list (summa) cum laude on your resume (+examples)
“Cum laude” seems like a worthwhile resume detail to impress hiring managers, but how exactly should it be listed on your resume? And is it always a good idea to include Latin honors? Resume.io is here with practical advice in plain English.
How to list (summa) cum laude on your resume (+examples)
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11 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

100+ Computer skills on a resume: What to list and where to revise
Computer skills should feature prominently in many resumes, but if you last performed these skills a while ago, do you need to refresh your knowledge? We look at the most popular computer skills and where to revisit your expertise.
100+ Computer skills on a resume: What to list and where to revise
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22 min read

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by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to choose the best resume paper
Yes, resume paper is still ‘a thing’ … sometimes. For those occasions when it’s necessary to print copies of your resume, the number of resume paper options and deciding factors may surprise you. Resume.io is here to guide you with information and tips for choosing the best resume paper.
How to choose the best resume paper
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28 min read

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by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

Resume icons: when and how to use them
A few years ago, resume icons became all the rage. Why simply write out your phone number when you could also illustrate it with a cute little telephone symbol?
Resume icons: when and how to use them
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6 min read

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by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to choose the best margins for a resume
Resume margins are a formatting and design consideration that job seekers need to take seriously to ensure their resume looks great and gets read. Resume.io is here to help with easy-to-follow advice.
How to choose the best margins for a resume
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15 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Is it OK to have a two-page resume?
The temptation to increase your resume to two pages is real, but is it the right thing to do? For a director-level job seeker, the answer will be yes, but what about everyone else? If you do opt for two pages, make the most of them.
Is it OK to have a two-page resume?
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10 min read

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by Lyndsey McLaughlinLyndsey McLaughlin

Conceptual skills definition and examples
Conceptual skills are useful for all of us and vital for some. However, it is not always clear what they are. Read on to identify and understand a plethora of conceptual skills.
Conceptual skills definition and examples
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13 min read

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by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume header: Examples, instructions and tips to getting the top of your CV right
The header is the crucial section at the top of your resume that contains your name, occupation and contact info. How you format the header can make or break your application.
Resume header: Examples, instructions and tips to getting the top of your CV right
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19 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How far back should a resume go?
There is a temptation to put every bit of experience in your resume, but how far back should a resume go? A line should be drawn when relevance starts to wane. Use the precious resume real estate wisely.
How far back should a resume go?
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9 min read

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by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume, résumé or resumé: Is this word spelled with accents or not?
Sooner or later you may face the burning question: How in l’enfer do you spell resume, résumé and/or resumé? Do you need two accents, one accent or none at all? And if so, why? Zut alors, so many choices!
Resume, résumé or resumé: Is this word spelled with accents or not?
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5 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

What are interpersonal skills: definition + top examples
Getting on with others is the key to business success, but how are interpersonal skills defined and how might we use these examples in our resume to make it stronger? Which interpersonal skills does the job require?
What are Interpersonal Skills: Definition + Top Examples
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13 min read
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