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    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'profes

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    1) Include a powerful, concise and persuasive objective or summary.

    How do you do that? Well there are many different ways to grab an employers attention with an objective or summary - some much better than others - but here's a general rule.

    State exactly what you want to do for the employer (you could give the position you are seeking) and what you have to offer them. (3 years experience, expertise in skill X)

    2) Use a bulleted list rather than long, redundant paragraphs.

    Seeing a long list of paragraphs is intimidating. Employers don't have time to read through so much information - they want the facts and they want them quickly. Break up your paragraphs into a bulleted list of accomplishments.

    3) Organize it.

    Make your resume look good! A page full of texts "blobs" will turn off any employer. Break it up into organized sections with bold headings and include plenty of white space to create a calming, peaceful effect.

    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'profess

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    State exactly what you want to do for the employer (you could give the position you are seeking) and what you have to offer them. (3 years experience, expertise in skill X)

    2) Use a bulleted list rather than long, redundant paragraphs.

    Seeing a long list of paragraphs is intimidating. Employers don't have time to read through so much information - they want the facts and they want them quickly. Break up your paragraphs into a bulleted list of accomplishments.

    3) Organize it.

    Make your resume look good! A page full of texts "blobs" will turn off any employer. Break it up into organized sections with bold headings and include plenty of white space to create a calming, peaceful effect.

    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'profes

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    Seeing a long list of paragraphs is intimidating. Employers don't have time to read through so much information - they want the facts and they want them quickly. Break up your paragraphs into a bulleted list of accomplishments.

    3) Organize it.

    Make your resume look good! A page full of texts "blobs" will turn off any employer. Break it up into organized sections with bold headings and include plenty of white space to create a calming, peaceful effect.

    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'profes

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    3) Organize it.

    Make your resume look good! A page full of texts "blobs" will turn off any employer. Break it up into organized sections with bold headings and include plenty of white space to create a calming, peaceful effect.

    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'profes

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    Don't:

    1) Include your references with your resume. This isn't necessary - when you come in for an interview you can bring them.

    2) Include any information that doesn't contribute to the job.

    For instance, many 'professionals' will tell you to include your interests or hobbies in your resume.

    Why? Why would the employer want to know that you like to go rock climbing if you're interested in an accounting position? If your interests or hobbies contribute to the job you are seeking - GREAT! Include them. Otherwise leave them out.

    3) Include a list of mundane(and obvious)job duties that employers don’t care about.

    Employers already know the duties that a bookkeeper or car salesman has. Giving them a list of your duties doesn’t make you stand out.

    What they want to know is how your past experience and accomplishments can contribute to their company.

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