Education

I received a resume from a student about to graduate with an MBA. The candidate went straight from her undergraduate to graduate school. During both programs, she held a series of entry level retail jobs.

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I read a couple resumes recently that had unusual graduation dates. The dates listed detracted from the impression the resume made.

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The military provides a tremendous number of educational opportunities, ranging from short training classes up to year long programs. Knowing what to include on you resume can be a challenge. Many people transitioning from the military include too much information.

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Deciding the order of information on your resume is an important step in your search.  The order indicates the relative importance of information.  The content at the top of the first page is most likely to be read.  As you progress to the end, it becomes less likely the hiring manager will read everything. This [...]

Continue reading Should My Education or Work Experience Go First on My Resume

A resume of very strong manufacturing job seeker came to my attention recently.  The candidate looked great, but I didn’t recognize the school they attended.  I’m not an expert on every school out there, so I use several research tools.  In a few minutes, it was clear this school was not reputable.  First, it’s not [...]

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