20 Common Resume Writing Errors to Avoid: Make Sure Your Resume is Not "Dead Upon Arrival"

A savvy resume follows certain rules that increase the possibility that it will get read. Most of these rules relate to a series of deadly resume errors reported by employers. Read more.

13 Basic Rules for Writing Email Resumes Successfully

Email resumes follow a different set of writing and production rules from ordinary resumes. Sometimes referred to as "Internet resumes" or "plain text resumes," this type of resume is usually produced in a word processing document, saved as an ASCII or text-only file, and then transmitted by email. Read more.

15 Rules for Writing Scanned Resumes

Not all resumes are initially read by human beings. Indeed, many large companies and many government offices automatically use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to scan all resumes they receive. Read more.

Are You a Savvy Resume Writer?

Most resumes are inappropriate for today's new job market. Rich in names and inclusive employment dates, these resumes tend to summarize work history with listings of formal duties and responsibilities. Read more.

Resume Distribution Errors to Avoid

Resume Distribution Errors to Avoid
Many job seekers make distribution errors that ensure their resume never sees the light of day. The most common such errors you should avoid are these. Read more.

Resume Myths You Must Avoid

Over the years we have encountered numerous myths that prevent individuals from being effective in their job search. Many of these myths relate to the basic definition of a resume. Other myths indicate a basic lack of understanding of how the job market operates and what employers are really looking for in today's job market. Read more.

Sure-Hire Tips for Scannable Resumes

Resumes have never been more important in the job search than they are today. They remain the primary screening tool employers use when recruiting job applicants, but humans aren't the only ones doing the scanning-computers are too. Read more.

What Employers Look for in Candidates:
Behavior-Based Resumes Speak the Language of Today's Employers

Employers want to hire the right person for the job in the expectation that person will contribute substantially to the continuing growth of their organization. But such expectations are often dashed because of the way employers and candidates conduct themselves in the job search/hiring situation. Read more.