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5 Huge Resume Blunders -- and How to Avoid Them
With recruiters spending an average of just six seconds reading each resume, one error is all it takes for yours to end up at the bottom of the trash bin.
Google's Head of HR: It Doesn't Matter Where Candidates Went to College
Grades don't matter either, says the search giant's senior vice president of people operations, Laszlo Bock.
5 Surprising Things That May Stop You From Hiring the Right Person
Don't lose out on that next great candidate just because you've made these mistakes.
Protect Your Company From Resume Fraud
Unfortunately, fraud extends to job candidates, so make sure to do due diligence and verify the details.
Want to Stand Out on LinkedIn? Consider Ditching These 10 Overused Buzzwords.
Do you describe yourself as 'motivated'? The professional networking site says you should probably motivate yourself to come up with a more unique description.
Are Candidates Who Job Hopped Worth Your Time?
If you're reviewing a resume with multiple, short-term job stints, you may inclined to pass. But not so fast.
Want to Impress? Don't Do This.
You may think people like and understand you, and want to help your business. You're dead wrong.
Survey: College Degrees Still Matter. Sort Of.
While a college degree opens the door, it's no longer a trump card, finds career website Glassdoor.
Great at World of Warcraft? Put It on Your Resume.
Stephen Gillett, Symantec's chief operating officer and former Starbucks CIO, says the skills he learned playing the online game have helped him professionally.
Use Your Personal Brand to Score Big at Job Interviews
You'll need a well-organized resume, professional clothing and good answers to land that new gig.
What Leonardo da Vinci Can Teach You About Writing Killer Cover Letters
He was a genius artist and engineer. But did you know da Vinci also had some serious cover-letter writing skills? Here are a few things you can learn from the master.
The Case for Updating the Hiring Process
Hiring platform Smarterer wants employers to ditch the resumes and evaluate job candidates through assessment tests.
How Career Sushi Is Sprucing Up The Digital Job Hunt
So long, stodgy resumes. This startup encourages job seekers to show some personality.
You Won't Find What Makes a Hire 'Special' on Their Resume
Businesses are all the same, which is why experience in your field shouldn't matter when interviewing job candidates.