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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
You’ve written and rewritten, looking for the best wording for your accomplishments, which keywords to use and whether your summary expresses exactly what you want it to. But how do you really know if your resume is the best it can be? Get a resume score from our free checker.
Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
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6 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

The truth about lying on your resume
Filling your resume with exclusively truthful statements about your career is harder than you might think. Lying on a resume can take many forms. Don’t give in to temptation.
The truth about lying on your resume
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12 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

What not to put on a resume: 8 of the most common mistakes to avoid
Does your application need a refresh? Learning what not to put on a resume is the answer. Ditch these things to instantly upgrade your application!
What not to put on a resume: 8 of the most common mistakes to avoid
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8 min read

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by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

International Resume Writing Tips
Introduction to international resume formats and how to customize your resume for new countries or cultures.
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34 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
Your spreadsheets are the talk of the company because they look so great. You want to make sure your application to your dream job includes that you excel at Excel, but how do you highlight that on your resume? We look at how to do just that.
Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
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11 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Should you really be posting your resume on TikTok and what should it include?
Think TikTok is all about lip-syncing and dance moves? Think again. The new generation of job seekers post resumes on this social media platform. Here’s what you need to know about why and how to create a TikTok resume.
Should you really be posting your resume on TikTok and what should it include?
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13 min read

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by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

How to Write a Resume Personal Statement
Learn how to write a resume personal statement. We also provide personal statement tips and examples, plus free templates.
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21 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

How to List Special Skills on Your Resume
Tips, formatting examples, and keywords to list special skills on your resume that the hiring manager will love.
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32 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
Being strategic with your choices of extra-curricular activity during school and further education could be the best investment in an early career.
Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
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14 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to put publications on a resume
Putting relevant industry publications on a resume is a popular way of enhancing your job application. If you have had the opportunity to share a message that has proven popular with an audience, why wouldn’t you want to share it with a prospective employer?
How to put publications on a resume
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10 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
A targeted skills section is a major component of an excellent resume. Adding your skill level to your resume makes that section even more effective. The blog below will help you develop a resume skills section that represents your abilities at their best.
The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
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8 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Should you use color on your resume?
You want a memorable resume, but you want it memorable for the right reasons. Will color help or hinder that objective? Well…it depends. Read on to help you decide whether color is right for your job hunt and, if so, which colors are best.
Should you use color on your resume?
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17 min read
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