Resume Tricks Don’t Work

Resume Tricks Don’t Work

Many websites claim to hold the secret to a perfect resume and most of them are silly tricks that don’t work in today’s modern world.

The Unspoken Rules of Interviewing

The Unspoken Rules of Interviewing

Knowing some of the unspoken rules of interviewing will give you more confidence. Be sure to know what you should talk and what you shouldn’t.

How to Spot the Sunk Cost Fallacy

How to Spot the Sunk Cost Fallacy

When it comes to your career, sunk costs are everywhere. To help you spot and avoid them, Coupon Chief created an infographic with helpful advice to keep you out of the sunk cost trap. Whether you’re hunting for the next great job opportunity or figuring out how to change careers, it’s important to recognize sunk costs and avoid the fallacy.

Why It’s Time to Ditch the Objective Statement On Your Resume

Why It’s Time to Ditch the Objective Statement On Your Resume

If your resume starts out with a statement such as “Objective: Senior Level Marketing Director with 15 years of experience seeking to . . .” you have just dated yourself. If you are still using a line like that to open up your executive resume, you may as well realize that your chances of getting selected for an interview are probably long gone as well. The reader knows what your objective is – it is to get hired. Lose the “Objective” and replace it with a dynamic career summary that pulls the reader in and shows that you have the experience, skills, and credentials to get the job.

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