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How Many Bullet Points On A Resume?

Katarina Irizarry

With all the rules on constructing a resume that is effective at getting the interview, you may well wonder what about the format of your resume-things like how many bullet points should your resume include? In this section, we tell you the right amount of bullet points to use and why. Bullet points are very […]

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Mini Resume

Katarina Irizarry

A mini resume is a relatively new type of resume being used in networking arenas. It functions as a document that is somewhere between the business card and the resume, and works to offer a possible employer or business colleague the most crucial highlights of your career experience and value. So, instead of being out […]

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Resume for MBA Admission

Katarina Irizarry

Even though an MBA program is designed to teach you the ins and outs of the business world, the admissions committees, faculty, and administrators who run these programs still want their applicants to demonstrate some knowledge of the basic principles of business and accounting prior to entry. They also want to see evidence of motivation […]

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Should I staple a 2 Page Resume?

Katarina Irizarry

There is a lot of confusion today as to the correct format of a professional resume-as to what is acceptable and what is not-and what is most effective at getting an employer’s attention to the get the interview. One of the most compelling areas of grief is how to format a paper resume as opposed […]

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Should I use Bold and Italics?

Katarina Irizarry

One of the most common questions that come up in relation to writing resume that are effective at getting interviews or callbacks-have to do with the actual stylistic elements involved in the formatting of a resume. What do we mean by this? Simply, whether or not bolding should be used? Italics? How much of each […]

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What is the Difference Between an Application and a Resume?

Katarina Irizarry

There are so many different terms and nuances to be aware of when you are applying for different job positions. Whether you are new to the word of professional careers or have had one for 20 or 30 years; keeping on top of the latest lingo from the career industry and job market can be […]

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What to Do if You Accidentally Sent the Wrong Resume?

Katarina Irizarry

At some time or another we’ve all done something embarrassing that we’ve immediately regretted. Usually, it’s easy to get over these small humiliations fairly quickly, but what do you do if a potential career is on the line? If you’ve ever sent the wrong resume to a potential employer, you’ve most likely asked yourself this […]

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Whether or Not to Abbreviate a Degree on Your Resume

Katarina Irizarry

Sometimes, it’s easy to agonize over even the smallest detail when drafting your resume, considering that an interview and possible job is on the line. Many people, for instance, wonder whether they should abbreviate their degrees on their resumes, or write out the entire degree name in its entirety. While this is largely a style […]