Comments on: Anatomy of a Killer Resume

By: Why

Why — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:09:11 +0000

In this age of online scams (heard of it yet?), it is not advisable to give out your name, address, ph# and e-mail (especially the one you are using for your job-search) – all in one package. Why should I even publish my ph# and address in such an environment (unless of course if I am so sure of the genuinity of the advertiser). There are still hundreds of fake-business websites still up and running, by the way! So, be careful when you apply directly through websites. I am not a fearmonger, but let’s not forget that as such we are leaving our digital signatures in the websphere to eventually pay for it! So, why can’t recruiters be happy with an e-mail address? Safe identity, safe searching, safe business! That’s new age.

By: John

John — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:21:48 +0000

Hello Kerry ! Thanks for your blog and books. I really enjoyed them. I had a question about CV.

I actually did two master degrees in two domains which are in competition with one another. I was wondering if it is ethically responsible not to mention some of my Academic training to land an interview ? Once I’m in the interview I know I will perform well, but I am afraid that they will discard my CV either because I’m overqualified or because they don’t like the fact that I have dual training. Thank you for your input!

By: Attorney Leonel Breazeal

Attorney Leonel Breazeal — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:52:43 +0000

Outstanding post! I completely agree. Well stated!

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: Kerry

Kerry — 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: Kerry

Kerry — 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.