Comments on: Anatomy of a Killer Resume

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:09:09 +0000

Great Site Mrs. Taylor, very helpful, and informative! I hadn’t updated my resume for years, and found myself very intimidated by a lot of the ‘new’ rules. I like your writing style as well, helps break up such serious stuff! Thanks for having a great, free and helpful site!

- Kevin

By: Fox

Fox — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:50:09 +0000

@Syrah Go ahead and list it if you feel it is applicable to the position, otherwise it may be wise to leave it off since it was not completed.

By: Syrah

Syrah — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:20:48 +0000

You write, “If you’ve been out of school for decades, de-emphasize your Education by listing it last.”

I finished high school but I did not finish university. I do have 2 computer certificates and a real estate license. Right now, I am applying for coordination or supervisory positions since I have been out of the computer industry for 10 years. My most recent work experience was in event planning.

Is it still a good idea to list what program I was following in university even though I did not finish? I was in university 25 years ago.

Thank you.

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By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:33:50 +0000

Thank you so much! This info help me out. It took me about an hour and a half to do my resume from scratch, and without this it wouldve taken easily 3 hours! THANKS

By: MJC

MJC — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:05:36 +0000

How would you handle listing your education, if you never completed a degree? Or if you have gone back and forth to school over time and attained your degree much later in life???

By: Fox

Fox — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:13:02 +0000

@kim maginn A “Ping” is just a list of other blogs linking back to this post. It is very nerdy. I think it should read, “Blog Reactions” or something similar. When I’m done with this crazy writing project I’ll change it.

On the photo resume, my personal preference is to go without the photo.

By: kim maginn

kim maginn — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:44:56 +0000

What’s a ping?

By: kim maginn

kim maginn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:04:21 +0000

Hmm…to pic or not to pic? I have been seriously considering including my photo on some resumes. As a career-changer (teacher to something!) I’ve been out of the resume business for quite some time. I am creating a resume for a fundraising coordinator position at a local children’s hospital. The photo I’m considering captures the essence of who I am…creative, enthusastic, kid-centered. While I want to retain my professionalism, I also want to give HR every reason to keep my resume on top. Opinions please. Thanks!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:12:11 +0000

Destry Wion,

I find you very, very handsome! In the United States, we don’t send photos with our resume, it would be considered discrimination if an employer asked for a photo. However, I wish they did as it’s been studied and proven time and again that attractive people most often get the job. I’d love to send a photo with my resume, especially if it would increase the chance of invitation to interview. As it is at the moment, I can’t seem to get anyone to call for an interview and I write very well. I wish I could send my resume to Fox and get Fox’s professional opinion on how I might better write my resume!