Our friend Richard* dropped in for a resume overhaul the other day. After Scott recrafted his resume, it was very satisfying to read the finished result and say, “Who wouldn’t want to hire Richard?” The resume had gone from a list of duties to a shining record of remarkable accomplishments, placing our friend in the best light, which he clearly deserves.
If your resume isn’t getting you the results you want, maybe it’s time for an overhaul. For 3 practical tips on how to make it work harder for you, read The Biggest Resume Mistake You Can Make. And afterward, if you haven’t yet, please post your resume on our website!
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*As always, name has been changed to protect privacy.
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