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If someone were to make a list of what causes you to not get a job, she/he is sure to include blunder resumes at the top. Avoiding mistakes takes one of the few steps like consulting a professional resume writer, career counselor or searching for internet resources. The list of top 10 mistakes in resumes is here with possible reasons and remedies

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match
Jan. 17, 2007, 3:43 p.m.
I'm looking for a job right now and these are 10 great tips to be aware of... thanks Jane!

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 17, 2007, 4:51 p.m.
  That's what I'm here for match :-) I'm a consultant by trade and I've been writing helpful material helping professionals "land that job."
  Please visit our site for more helpful tips. And if you have any questions about anything, I'd be glad to help as much as I can.
  Good luck to you in your job search! Let us know how it goes.
  --Jane
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krayzdrayzor
Jan. 17, 2007, 10:31 p.m.
I like your articles, they clearly present sound principled advice; they aren't trendy. They are exactly what a wide readership needs good advice no matter if one is starting out, changing careers, entry level, or professional. Keep up the good job.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 17, 2007, 10:49 p.m.
  I appreciate the positive feedback. Notes like yours helps reaffirm what I do.
  Thanks
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endofdays
Jan. 18, 2007, 9:51 a.m.
In another life I was responsible for coordinating the staffing of a large overseas project for a huge test equipment manufacturer and I spent two months looking at literally thousands of resumes.
I would add three pieces of advice to this article. First- keep it brief. A two-page resume is one page too long.
Second- never use the first person. Statements like "I was responsible for the..." should read simply "Responsible for the...". MS Word will flag it as a fragment, but in this context it is perfectly appropriate.
Lastly, don't use colored paper or unusual fonts. If your resume needs to be accessorized to be noticed it probably shouldn't be in the pile in the first place.
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jumpmaster
Jan. 18, 2007, 10:11 a.m.
I was a headhunter in Silicon Valley.
It is very important to actually have experience and accomplishments.
I can spot fluff a mile away.
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rrrtx
Jan. 18, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Emphasize accomplishments over "responsible for". People usually get hired in response to a specific need - to solve a problem in the organization. Your resume should tell a hiring manager what you can accomplish for him/her - what problems you can solve for them.