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Resume Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid

By Donald Sears ⋅ July 5, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Spelling, grammar and dates matter on a resume.
Why?
For one, getting past electronic scanning machines and the fast-scanning eyes of human resources requires that you show an aptitude for detail — detail that includes spelling your job titles and companies correctly, as well as getting your dates consistent, says an article at ResumeEdge.com:
Company Name: First and [...]

Resume Tips: Cover Letter Advice

By Donald Sears ⋅ June 22, 2009 ⋅ One comment

What you may not know about the best practices in cover letter writing could end up hurting your job chances.
The recruiting firm Palladian International performed a study (”Cover Letter Best Practices”) of managers and executives looking at how job seekers are using cover letters, followed up with advice for improving the readability of these often thrown [...]