Ingredients of a Job-Winning Resume

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What Makes a Resume Stand Out?

No Lie! "A Better Way to Tell the Truth"

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What Makes a Resume Stand Out?

Your mission: Write a resume that leads to a job interview and a great career move. Is that easier said than done? Read our Learning Center article, Good and Bad Resumes: Want to See the Difference? for our perspectives on what makes up a good resume, from the e-mail address you use to what you should emphasize about your work experience and education.

And after you finish, log in to your account and start fine-tuning your resume.

No Lie! "A Better Way to Tell the Truth"

You want to present your background in the best possible way on your resume to land that job. But you have to be honest about it. A recent survey found that close to half of hiring managers have caught job seekers lying on their resumes, something that could even serve as grounds for firing someone if the lie is discovered after the candidate is hired. Read this blog post by Julie O'Malley, "Thoughts on Truth, Truthiness, and Lying on a Resume," to understand the difference between lying and dressing up the truth while staying honest.

While you're at it, check out our other blog posts that focus on resumes.

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QUESTION: What kind of information should I put in my cover letter?

ANSWER: A good cover letter should identify who you are and which job (or job category) interests you; emphasize your strongest skills and qualifications; and describe how you can contribute to the company and fulfill their needs. Research the organization and the job description. Then, extract from your resume the key skills and experience that are most relevant to that company or position and build your cover letter. Read more ...

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