Including Performance Appraisals on Your Resume
Kent R.
Q. I know it's okay to put awards you have won on your resume, but what about performance appraisals?
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Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Kent R.
“Excellent written and verbal communication skills” is about the most common entry I see on resumes (regardless of level). For that very reason, it is also something I don’t suggest you include. Instead, your resume itself should make this point very clear. But all-too-often I see candidates lay claim to being excellent communicators and then undercut that claim by presenting a resume that displays anything but. Here are some common missteps to avoid.
Read MorePosition or Company First on a Resume?
Kent R.
Should I list my position or the company I work for first on my resume?
Read MoreImplied First Person
Kent R.
Q: In your last post, you mentioned that some people will make the mistake of using a third person voice on their resumes. Please explain what this is (so I don't do it).
Read MoreSo You Didn't Get the Job You Were Promised...
Kent R.
Believing – even when you’ve been told – that the position is already yours can lead to complacency and ultimately frustration and anger when you don't get the job.
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