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The 8 Biggest Mistakes on Resumes, and How to Correct Them
Whether you're reading resumes or writing your own -- here are some common errors to look for and avoid.
To Improve Your Chances of Getting an Interview, Focus On This Strategy
Our HR expert discusses what resume elements will help lead to an interview, what he looks for in employees and the importance of thank-you notes.
Is LinkedIn Trying to Catch You Lying on Your Resume? Maybe.
LinkedIn has filed a patent for a fact-checking system that would likely be used to check user-generated content as well as resumes and bios.
5 Huge Resume Blunders -- and How to Avoid Them
With recruiters spending an average of just six seconds reading each resume, one error is all it takes for yours to end up at the bottom of the trash bin.
Google's Head of HR: It Doesn't Matter Where Candidates Went to College
Grades don't matter either, says the search giant's senior vice president of people operations, Laszlo Bock.
5 Surprising Things That May Stop You From Hiring the Right Person
Don't lose out on that next great candidate just because you've made these mistakes.
Protect Your Company From Resume Fraud
Unfortunately, fraud extends to job candidates, so make sure to do due diligence and verify the details.
Want to Stand Out on LinkedIn? Consider Ditching These 10 Overused Buzzwords.
Do you describe yourself as 'motivated'? The professional networking site says you should probably motivate yourself to come up with a more unique description.
Are Candidates Who Job Hopped Worth Your Time?
If you're reviewing a resume with multiple, short-term job stints, you may inclined to pass. But not so fast.
Want to Impress? Don't Do This.
You may think people like and understand you, and want to help your business. You're dead wrong.
Survey: College Degrees Still Matter. Sort Of.
While a college degree opens the door, it's no longer a trump card, finds career website Glassdoor.
Great at World of Warcraft? Put It on Your Resume.
Stephen Gillett, Symantec's chief operating officer and former Starbucks CIO, says the skills he learned playing the online game have helped him professionally.
Use Your Personal Brand to Score Big at Job Interviews
You'll need a well-organized resume, professional clothing and good answers to land that new gig.
What Leonardo da Vinci Can Teach You About Writing Killer Cover Letters
He was a genius artist and engineer. But did you know da Vinci also had some serious cover-letter writing skills? Here are a few things you can learn from the master.