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I assessed a resume today of a job seeker focused on the past and not the present. The candidate came from a very good school and had an excellent track record. Below is an outline the information in the resume, with identifying information omitted:
I read a resume today that reminded me of something I see from time to time on resumes from sales and marketing people. The resume had some very good accomplishments and was pretty good overall. What caught my eye was one bullet that I don’t think served
When you are looking for a job, you need to market your background. You need to highlight your accomplishments and sell your strengths. Your resume and cover letter together are a sales brochure for you. The problem comes in when the boasting and hype go too far.
