Comments on: 8 Keywords That Set Your Resume On Fire http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/ Where personal finance & frugal living are sexy, delicious, and fun. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Yukon Jack http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-427288 Yukon Jack Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:28:32 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-427288 An insightful and helpful article, thanks! To follow on from the theme of choosing words carefully, one's interest is piqued, not peaked (in case this is a word chosen for your resume or cover letter). Good luck! YJ An insightful and helpful article, thanks!

To follow on from the theme of choosing words carefully, one’s interest is piqued, not peaked (in case this is a word chosen for your resume or cover letter).

Good luck!
YJ

]]> By: Julie http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-191555 Julie Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:50:54 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-191555 @NancyBeyond - When criticizing others you should "always try to run your [remarks] by and [sic] impartial person" as well or simply utilize basic proofreading skills (no thesaurus necessary). Remember - those who live in glass houses..... @NancyBeyond – When criticizing others you should “always try to run your [remarks] by and [sic] impartial person” as well or simply utilize basic proofreading skills (no thesaurus necessary).

Remember – those who live in glass houses…..

]]> By: 60 of the Most Bookmarked Job Search Articles | Resume Donkey http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-30892 60 of the Most Bookmarked Job Search Articles | Resume Donkey Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:02:33 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-30892 [...] In and What’s Out The New Résumé: Dumb and Dumber Résumé Achievements Not Worth the Ink 8 Keywords That Set Your Resume On Fire Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’ Keep Your Resume Out of the Trash by Quantifying Your [...] [...] In and What’s Out The New Résumé: Dumb and Dumber Résumé Achievements Not Worth the Ink 8 Keywords That Set Your Resume On Fire Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’ Keep Your Resume Out of the Trash by Quantifying Your [...]

]]> By: NancyBeyond http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-30011 NancyBeyond Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:24:18 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-30011 Having keywords is important as long as they are used in the right context. I see resumes all of the time and it truly cracks me up to see a job seeker who uses a thesaurus to find "keywords" and ends up using the word in the wrong context. Or they try to use keywords from a job posting without having any idea what they mean! If you are job seeking, you should always try to run your resume by and impartial person! Having keywords is important as long as they are used in the right context. I see resumes all of the time and it truly cracks me up to see a job seeker who uses a thesaurus to find “keywords” and ends up using the word in the wrong context. Or they try to use keywords from a job posting without having any idea what they mean! If you are job seeking, you should always try to run your resume by and impartial person!

]]> By: Rob http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-23137 Rob Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:59:07 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-23137 Good stuff, thanks Good stuff, thanks

]]> By: 10BiggestResumeMistakes.com http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-15656 10BiggestResumeMistakes.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:21:35 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-15656 Such a good article. While having key words on the resume is important, it is equally important to keep them in check- don't put them on your resume just to have them. Use them if they are true! Best @ResumeInterview Such a good article.

While having key words on the resume is important, it is equally important to keep them in check- don’t put them on your resume just to have them. Use them if they are true!

Best
@ResumeInterview

]]> By: Jude http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-12131 Jude Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:49:29 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-12131 I agree with everyone. Great series! I always forward your site to people I know who are struggling with the job hunt right now. I agree with everyone. Great series!
I always forward your site to people I know who are struggling with the job hunt right now.

]]> By: Meaghan http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-12013 Meaghan Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:45 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-12013 I love this series...keep it coming! I love this series…keep it coming!

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]]> By: Kate http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/02/8-keywords-that-set-your-resume-on-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-11461 Kate Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:21:51 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=814#comment-11461 You know, even though I occasionally write cover letter clinics and resume rehab sessions on my (sadly neglected) blog, I never thought about incorporating keywords into a resume the way you might optimize a website. But, that's a great idea! It's such a simple change we can all make to create more noticeable resumes-- a real example of the power of small-- and a change that these days, we really can't ignore. You know, even though I occasionally write cover letter clinics and resume rehab sessions on my (sadly neglected) blog, I never thought about incorporating keywords into a resume the way you might optimize a website. But, that’s a great idea! It’s such a simple change we can all make to create more noticeable resumes– a real example of the power of small– and a change that these days, we really can’t ignore.

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