Avoiding resume blunders

Spelling errors:
Typos, poor grammar and silly spelling errors are unforgivable in your resume - even omitting just one letter can make the difference in being offered an opportunity to interview or not. Once you have edited your document thoroughly, have your friends and family read through it as well. A fresh pair of eyes can pick up the smallest of errors that you may have missed.

Career objectives:
If you include a career objective that states, "the desire to work for a progressive company who recognizes, values and rewards hard work and dedication in their employees," then be prepared to have your application tossed aside. Why? Because this is boring and often included in resumes by uninformed job applicants. Rather than a career objective (which concentrates on what you want), develop a powerful summarizing statement that sells your skills and expertise and grabs the reader's attention.

Happy writing!

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Annemarie Cross is a Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach, and founder/principal of Advanced Employment Concepts, who specialize in the research, design and authoring of compelling career-marketing documents and career pathing strategies for graduates, blue-collar, white-collar and senior executives.

With published works, numerous nominations and awards, and internationally recognized certifications in resume writing, employment interviewing and career coaching, Annemarie has crafted resumes and cover letters that have propelled the careers of many clients spanning the globe.

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