Links We Love: Whip Your Resume Into Shape

Updated 6/19/2020

We've rounded up our favorite expert sources to bring you the best resume advice from around the web.

Step #1 of your job search is typically getting your resume up-to-date and, more importantly, looking awesome. So today, we're helping you out with a round-up of the best resume advice from around the web.

How to generate more interviews with your resume (Lifehacker)

What recruiters look at during the 6 seconds they spend on your resume (Business Insider)

How to write a deliciously enticing resume recruiters won't want to put down (Brazen Life)

10 horrifying, overused resume words and phrases you must omit from your resume (Job Jenny)

What to name your resume and cover letter (SavvySugar)

10 resume tips for technology professionals (Mashable)

And just for fun: The most outlandish resume mistakes of 2012 (Forbes)

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