As a recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes. And as most job seekers already know, the overwhelming majority of them end up in the “no” pile. Think about how many jobs you apply for, and how many calls you get for interviews.

Is there something wrong with your resume? Chances are your existing resume is acceptable, although not the best that it could be. Here are some quick tips on things you should do to strengthen your presentation, and some things to avoid.

Resume Do’s – Substance

• Include a Summary Statement rather than a resume objective. This should be a short narrative of 3-5 sentences describing your key strengths and experience. Read the full story

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