- If I could have collected $10 from every candidate whose resume included an amorphous "Objective," I would have more than $500!
- Then add another $10 for repeated use of each of the following:
- small fonts;
- densely packed paragraphs of text;
- descriptions of job duties rather than accomplishments; and,
- repeated use of the dreaded phrase, "responsible for..."
- small fonts;
- Oh, the places I could go with the funds I could have collected!
Please click here to review an article that appeared in the Jobs section of more than 10 Sunday newspapers; I posted it again to share some timeless tips to "avoid the round file." It is important to create and update an effective resume, but remember that resumes are not the only tool you'll need to launch an effective job search campaign and maintain your career health.
Yes, this is a great time to make a resolution to revise your resume to achieve your goals in the coming year. It is also a great time to implement a plan to achieve career acceleration and change. Remember that a plan takes time to unfold: your job search is a process that requires your investment.