Comments on: Series: How to Write a Resume (that gets job interviews)

By: MLR

MLR — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:07:20 +0000

One of the best websites for crafting a well written resume. Thank you for sharing your professional expertise, FOR FREE….very cool

By: AL

AL — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:44:18 +0000

Thanks Drbj,

What you say really makes a great deal of sense. And yes it does seem to take away that sense of mystery and wanting to know a bit more. I really agree with you on the very valid points you made.

Looking at this issue I suppose too that is a cultural thing for me. I am British and a bit old fashioned and the thought of pushing oneself forward and branding like that can give the impression that you are a just a tad arrogant. The same idea goes when asking interviewers about salaries; This is often a big ‘no no’ in the UK and you might lose the chance for a job.

In a nutshell the whole idea of ‘branding’ seems like something imported from another place and a very different culture. I’m not trying to offend; I just think that it’s interesting how different cultures. I am aware that people in the media do this, but it just seems slighlty amusing to be doing this for a job in the admin or commercial worlds.

Sometimes it doesn’t do any harm to be just a little humble sometimes even if you are confident that you can get the job. There are other ways of getting a prospective employer to notice your CV. But nevertheless I think that this series of articles speaks a lot of very clear and concise sense.

By: drbj

drbj — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:53:35 +0000

Your photo does not belong on your resume. Use that document to pinpoint all your accomplishments that fit the job description of the position you are seeking.
Including a photo is not only old-fashioned – it was done in the 50s and 60s – but it also removes all the mystery. Make me, the employer, want to contact you to learn more about who you are and what you can do for me.

By: AL

AL — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:23:37 +0000

I recently found your website and I’ve found some really valauble pieces of advice regarding writing a resume and hopefully landing a job. There is some great advice which I have already used.

I was just a bit concerned though about the comment from one respondent regarding the use of photos and resumes. It was very dissapointing to hear this respondent write that good looking people are more likely to be offered the job. I really take issue with this. I’m not really into the idea of ‘self branding.’ A picture is only a picture and it doesn’t really tell that much of a story.

At 47 I have a lot of skills and experience to offer in the workplace but I’ve had both health problems and a patchy work record over the last years. I would be very worried that I had gotten as far as an interview only to be turned down because I wasn’t the right age or the right gender. This is basically a form over content type argument.

Job hunting is hard enough without this being facotored in as well.

Maybe I’m just old fashioned but…??

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By: Robin Weaver

Robin Weaver — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:54:55 +0000

I feel that the biggest problem with sending resumes is with the HR person that has to file those resumes. I believe alot of resumes get thrown away or just lost in the shuffle of day to day work that the HR person has to do. I have sent in hundreds of resumes in different formats and alot of those resumes were either never put on file or lost. Which ment about the time I sent in another resume I had already missed out on the position.

By: wayne

wayne — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:31:48 +0000

Nice sharing indeed.

Great piece of information, sometimes we just need some reminders.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:42:54 +0000

Another reason for not including an objective on a resume is because it can be misinterpreted by the reader as an objective not in line with the position you are applying for. Better to leave it off & save the space!

By: Teesie

Teesie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:25:53 +0000

I have been to job interviews/hired and been complimented on my resumes. Of the hundreds of interviews I’ve gone for, I have rarely not been offered the job. I’ve also helped friends and offered my services out to help others get a great resume. Now, I am on the otherside where I review resumes and I know for sure what grabs my attention!

Great article Fox!