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Resume Paper – What Paper Should I Print My Resume On?

December 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments

ShareWhat is the best paper to use when printing up your resume to present in an interview?
What is the best paper to use when mailing a resume as part of a job application?
I guess this goes along with my post concerning the best font to use for your resume.
I actually have a very specific answer [...]

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Bad Idea of the Day: Fake Job References

July 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

What they will do, if you can believe it or not, is sell you fake career references. Then when your prospective employer calls to get references

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What Font Should I Use For My Resume?

July 17th, 2009 · 14 Comments

ShareHere’s a very basic resume writing question: What font should you use for your resume?
It’s not an insignificant issue.
First of all, you want your resume to be legible. And you want your resume to be legible (easily readable) not just for human eyes, but also for computer eyes… in case your resume might be scanned [...]

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Resume Help

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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Sorry I’ve been away so long. Business has been busy. Let’s not get into it.
But I’m ready to get back in the regular posting saddle. Over the past 2 years, I’ve written 500-odd posts sharing various bits of job search and career advice. But, looking back over the archive, it occurs to me that I [...]

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