As a Professional Resume Writer, I hear many clients say “I’m wondering why I shouldn’t include my picture on my resume. I’ve seen many resumes with photos, and I thought it would make mine stand out.” Adding your picture to your resume is a picture-perfect mistake. And here’s why you shouldn’t include your picture on […]
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Your resume must catch the attention of the reader within the first 15 seconds, or it risks being ignored. Readability of your resume is one key component of how easily and quickly it can be grasped by the reader without losing interest. And having a consistent layout is key to the readability of your resume
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The resume is arguably the most valuable piece of paper you’ll ever own in your career. With it, you will be able to market yourself and present yourself in the most optimum possible light to potential employers. Therefore it is important for you to frame your resume. It is a daunting task to build it,
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Recently jobseekers have been experimenting with resume formats in order to distinguish themselves. Infographic resumes have become one of the more common designs, but Recruiters across different industries have opposing views on how they portray candidates. The biggest and the most obvious ADVANTAGES: ✅ They visually stand out amongst a cluster of traditional bullet point
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Recruiters spend at most a few minutes, possibly seconds scanning your application. This means that making your resume & cover letter easy to skim should be one of your top priorities. Here are a few tips for designing a simple but effective resume: 🌠Use the most common & traditional format – the reverse chronological resume
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