Topic: Resume Overhaul: Top Tips from HR Managers (Read 2217 times)

Xerocks · « **on:** May 13, 2009, 03:43:26 PM »

The perfect resume

Here are the top resume essentials that HR managers said they take into account:

* Relevant experience
* Accomplishments
* That you’ve taken the time to customize your resume for a specific position

Keywords matter

HR managers search for certain words when screening resumes. Here are some top-searched keywords:

* Problem-solving / decision-making
* Leadership
* Oral / written communications
* Team building
* Performance and productivity improvement

Top resume mistakes

Here’s a list of resume errors that makes HR managers cringe (and then toss your application in the trash):

* Misspelled words
* Resumes not customized to the position
* Lies
* Including too many insignificant details on job responsibilities
* Resumes that are more than two pages long

http://www.theworkbuzz.com/resume-overhaul-top-tips-from-hr-managers/resume/264

babybluestar · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:33:18 PM »

good to know what THEY want

then you can tailor ur resume to their needs. good find!

georgebuffet · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2009, 12:45:39 AM »

Hi,

Very informative article. Thank you.

Keep posting such important articles.

Regards,
George Buffet

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