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Avoid a "Me" Resume and Decrease Your Odds of Being Ignored by Yet Another Employer
It's hard to write a resume and avoid discussing your situation, but it can hurt your chances. Gerrit Hall, co-founder of the great resume-analyzing webapp RezScore , has found that many applicants spend too much time focusing on their current circumstances rather than selling themselves: Consistently, the biggest mistake we see is that people write a ‘me' focused resume. A primary example of this is the outdated objective statement – if you have the word ‘seeking' on your resume, you're writing a ‘me' resume.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Employers Will Actually Read
When you're applying for a new job, you often have to write a cover letter to accompany your resume and serve as an introduction to who you are. These letters must be brief yet compelling so you don't require much of the reader but still appear unique. This can be pretty tough, but if you utilize the principles of good storytelling and concise writing you can put together a letter that won't get lost in the pile.
This is a guest post by @StevieBuckley , who posts as Peroni on HN . Steve is one of the few recruiters that has earned the trust of the Hacker News community.
Negotiating a Job Offer with a Company | Interviewstreet Blog
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Salary Negotiation: Make More Money, Be More Valued | Kalzumeus Software
RezScore -- Grade Your Resume
"RezScore is a free online tool that literally assigns a letter grade to your resume. Simply upload your resume to receive instant feedback."
You've probably heard too many times to count that "in this economy, you should be happy to have any job at all." Perhaps that's true, but that doesn't mean you can't try to find something better if you hate the job you've got. Here are a few things you can do this weekend to prepare to make a positive shift in your work life.