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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
You’ve written and rewritten, looking for the best wording for your accomplishments, which keywords to use and whether your summary expresses exactly what you want it to. But how do you really know if your resume is the best it can be? Get a resume score from our free checker.
Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
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6 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to Add an MBA on a Resume
Any MBA is one of the most useful business qualifications in the world. Here is how you can include it on your resume for the optimal effect.
How to Add an MBA on a Resume
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10 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Core competencies: What are they and how should they appear on a resume?
What’s the difference between a core competency and a skill? Which should you choose and how should you present these abilities? We answer those questions and more below.
Core competencies: What are they and how should they appear on a resume?
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17 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

What are problem-solving skills and how best to include them on your resume
It seems as though “problem-solving skills” are a requirement of every job. To stand out from the crowd, break that umbrella category into discrete abilities and offer up your best examples. Read on to see how.
What are problem-solving skills and how best to include them on your resume
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11 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
Your spreadsheets are the talk of the company because they look so great. You want to make sure your application to your dream job includes that you excel at Excel, but how do you highlight that on your resume? We look at how to do just that.
Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
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11 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

The truth about lying on your resume
Filling your resume with exclusively truthful statements about your career is harder than you might think. Lying on a resume can take many forms. Don’t give in to temptation.
The truth about lying on your resume
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12 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

What not to put on a resume: 8 of the most common mistakes to avoid
Does your application need a refresh? Learning what not to put on a resume is the answer. Ditch these things to instantly upgrade your application!
What not to put on a resume: 8 of the most common mistakes to avoid
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9 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Should you really be posting your resume on TikTok and what should it include?
Think TikTok is all about lip-syncing and dance moves? Think again. The new generation of job seekers post resumes on this social media platform. Here’s what you need to know about why and how to create a TikTok resume.
Should you really be posting your resume on TikTok and what should it include?
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14 min read

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by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

Functional Resume Format: Examples, Tips, & Free Templates
What is a functional resume format and who should use one? Plus tips, examples, and free resume templates.
Functional resume format: Examples, tips, & free templates
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22 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
A targeted skills section is a major component of an excellent resume. Adding your skill level to your resume makes that section even more effective. The blog below will help you develop a resume skills section that represents your abilities at their best.
The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
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8 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
Being strategic with your choices of extra-curricular activity during school and further education could be the best investment in an early career.
Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
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14 min read

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by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

How to List Education on Your Resume
Learn about best practices for listing education on your resume, plus tips for special circumstances.
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24 min read
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