Career Pulse

Acing Your Interview

Volume 1/Issue 5

MONDAY, JULY 11, 2005




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THE PERFECT RESUME

How the Wrong Resume Format Can Hurt You

Your resume is a relatively straightforward document highlighting your accomplishments. But what if you are making a career change, or there are gaps in your job history? What if you are applying for jobs in a conservative field such as engineering or law? In such cases, might one resume format be better than another? Which resume format best accentuates your accomplishments, fits your objective and gives you the greatest shot at getting your foot in the door?

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LISTENING SKILLS

What Is an Interviewer Really Asking?

Quick quiz: When an interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself,” is she asking you toa) recount your weekend,b) summarize all the jobs you’ve had orc) discuss your personal life—where you were born, hobbies, etc.?

The answer: none of the above.

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