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Recruiter "Pet Peeve" Survey - This is the quintessential article everyone must read if you want to have a polished, useful, attention-grabbing resume. The Resume Doctor undertook a massive survey of recruiters nationwide, and these are the results of his survey.

We've done some research and come up with some articles about the techniques of Resume Writing, interviewing, and the job market in general. Just click on the links below to read the article that interests you. BTW, we'll be adding articles as we find them, so check back every now and then.

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by Robin Ryan
 
Does your resume stand out? Will employers quickly see you are the one to do the job? Your resume has less than 15 seconds to capture an employer's attention according to our national survey of 600 hiring managers published in the book, Winning Resumes.
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This particular article has nothing to do with resumes, job hunting, or interviewing. But it does have to do with quitting your J.O.B. (Journey Of the Broke) and starting your own home based business.

7 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter
by Jimmy Sweeney

Think of your cover letter as a sales letter. The only purpose of your job search cover letter is to land you more job interviews. That's the bottom line. By using the proven marketing strategies outlined here you will land more quality job interviews than your competition.
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The internet has become a breeding ground for scam artists and identity thefts. Knowing what to look for and how to spot fraud (or potential areas for abuse) can be the best deterrent to ensuring you have a safe experience while conducting your job search.
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by Brian Stephenson
 
During my job search I read dozens of books and articles, took programs and even sat at the feet of two of the most experienced Human Resource professionals. In a few moments, you will learn the real keys to standing out and rising above the norm. Stick to the facts and only reveal information that will encourage the reader to call you for an interview.
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by Kevin Donlin
 
How would a busy recruiter react to your resume? Would it make the "A" pile, or get tossed into the "round file"? Get some practical insight from a professional recruiter who reads hundreds of resumes every week.

by Henry Neils
 
Everyone can use help on their resumes. Here are some quick and simple tips that can boost your resume's effectiveness and improve the odds of a callback.

by The Resume Doctor, J. Michael Worthington, Jr.
 
Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over 2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in order to find out what questions are most frequently asked during job interviews. Participants came from a variety of industries, including information technology, marketing and sales, finance, and healthcare.

by Kevin Donlin
 
To compete in today's high-tech job market, you need more than one resume. In fact, you need no fewer than 3 versions of your resume: one for humans, a second for computer scanners and a third for use on the Internet.

by Mariette Edwards
 
Are you or is someone you know out of work? The further you get from the routine and comfort of a regular job, the harder it is to remember your gifts and abilities. Often the most important things done for past employers are buried inside long descriptions of duties and responsibilities. Your real value is hidden in there somewhere. You need to separate the job you did (or do) from the results you produce. In other words, just why exactly should I (or anyone else) hire you?
 
These are Sherri Callahan's 10 major keys to writing an effective résumé. Which is essential in a world where companies don't even like to read résumés.

 
There is one effective technique that you can use that dramatically improves your resume. In our national survey of 600 hiring managers, the overwhelming majority said the most important part of your resume is the SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS section. Employers reported that this was one of the very first areas they read and when the summary demonstrates solid ability to perform the job it catches their attention and they slow down and give the applicant more careful consideration.
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Simplify Your Resume 
by Kevin Donlin

You've heard many times that you have only 15-30 seconds to impress readers of your resume. So, the simpler and easier-to-read you can make it, the better. Here are three ways to do just that. 
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by Kathreen Hansen
 
The fact is that very few "rules" exist today in the world of resume writing. Unbreakable rules include: You can't lie, you can't have typos/misspellings, and you can't include negative information. Just about every other rule you've ever heard about resumes, however, is breakable, including rules about how many pages your resume should comprise.
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Michael Worthington (The Resume Doctor)
 
Even the best intentioned job seeker may impart a false impression with their resume. Avert potential confusion and embarrassment by reviewing the five most common areas where this ambiguity occurs.
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by Deborah Walker
 
If you are in the middle of a job search, recruiters can be either your friend-or your foe. They make the choice to keep you out of the hiring process or to introduce you to corporate hiring decision makers. The quality of your resume is a key factor in determining how recruiters will treat you in the job market.

Is Your Resume Working For You
by Lousie Fletcher

When you send your resume out, it must speak articulately for you. You can't explain inconsistencies, clear up confusion or fill in things that are missing. Your resume has to make your sales pitch in a clear and compelling manner within 20 seconds. Invest the time to make it exceptional and you will see an immediate increase in the response rate.

by Kevin Donlin
 
Too many job seekers succumb to the urge of filling their career documents with highfalutin gobbledygook instead of good old-fashioned English. Here are three examples of bafflingly bad language from actual resumes and cover letters, along with my suggestions to help you write right...and get hired faster!
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Three Steps to Writing Your Own Resume
by Linda Matias

While most professionals hire a professional resume writer, some draft their own resume. People who write a lot for business usually have more success in putting together a sharp, focused presentation; still, anyone can learn the basic steps to prepare his or her own resume.

The Top 10 Questions Most Often Asked by Interviewers
By Terri Levine

To be prepared for an interview it is helpful to have an understanding of the questions you may be asked and to have prepared answers for them. As you read the questions think of adaptations to these and then answer them.

by Heather Eagar, CPRW
 
In the midst of hundreds, if not thousands, of résumés recruiters and employers receive for any given position, your résumé needs to stand out from the crowd. In this new article by Heather Eagar, CPRW, she discusses the importance of an accomplishment oriented resume.

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Recently, the ResumeDoctor.com undertook the immense project of conducting a survey of over 2,500 recruiters / headhunters throughout the US and Canada to find out their "Pet Peeves" with resumes. Read the complete results at Recruiter "Pet Peeve" Survey." You'll find these top 20 results very interesting, and should help you in writing (or rewriting) your own resume.

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