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Resumes, oh resumes. It's difficult to really pinpoint the perfect design for a professional resume. That is because there isn't one. Resume style is all about personal preference. However, there are some general guidelines that you can follow and some common mistakes you can avoid to make sure that your resume stands out - no matter what style you go for. Here are 10 don'ts when it comes to resume writing.
Typically, the subjects you want to create study groups for are the subjects you aren't entirely comfortable with. If you don't know very many people in your group, it can be awkward and embarrassing admitting how little you know about the potential test material.
Some Books You'll Never Use
That's right. You heard me. There are some textbooks that you will never even remove from the shrink-wrap, meaning that you just spent $80 on a book you never wanted and you'll never use. No one likes wasting that kind of money. Quite often your professor will let you know on the first day of class which books will be used through the course.
Don't use colors. Stick to black and white. Unless it is essential for a specific industry (like modeling or acting) don't include photos. It distracts employers from the content of your resume. They will waste several of those precious six seconds on your picture and never get to the good stuff.
When you study by yourself, you are not able to challenge yourself very much. On the other hand, study groups encourage critical thinking while being cooperative but also competitive. Interacting with others is a good way to see just how much you should be pushing yourself with the course material.
Many college campuses provide textbook rental services. If your school doesn't, there may be a nearby textbook store that will rent books to students. Check with them early as rentals tend to fly off the shelf. This is a GREAT way to save a ton of money on your required texts.
Eliminate the things that would typically distract you, such as friends or Facebook. When you have organized as a group for a shared cause, none of you have much time to waste. You are all on a schedule based on everyone else in the group's schedule. Get down to business as soon as you meet, and stay on track the whole time.
Be careful with your formatting when you include dates, descriptions, and chronologies. If you use months in one job history, include months in all your job descriptions. If you organize your work history in reverse chronological order, make sure your public service, education, and other categories are reverse order as well.
Don't underestimate the value of your free time. If you have hobbies, experiences, volunteer opportunities, etc., that have built character, skills, or perspectives that may be useful to the company/job you are applying for, include them on your resume! Employers are interested in you as a whole person, not just a pencil pusher.
Be smart about how you purchase text books. It can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your college career. Whether you're attending a Nampa college or an Ivy League school, these practices may take a bit more time, but they are worth every penny they save you.
Typically, the subjects you want to create study groups for are the subjects you aren't entirely comfortable with. If you don't know very many people in your group, it can be awkward and embarrassing admitting how little you know about the potential test material.
Some Books You'll Never Use
That's right. You heard me. There are some textbooks that you will never even remove from the shrink-wrap, meaning that you just spent $80 on a book you never wanted and you'll never use. No one likes wasting that kind of money. Quite often your professor will let you know on the first day of class which books will be used through the course.
Don't use colors. Stick to black and white. Unless it is essential for a specific industry (like modeling or acting) don't include photos. It distracts employers from the content of your resume. They will waste several of those precious six seconds on your picture and never get to the good stuff.
When you study by yourself, you are not able to challenge yourself very much. On the other hand, study groups encourage critical thinking while being cooperative but also competitive. Interacting with others is a good way to see just how much you should be pushing yourself with the course material.
Many college campuses provide textbook rental services. If your school doesn't, there may be a nearby textbook store that will rent books to students. Check with them early as rentals tend to fly off the shelf. This is a GREAT way to save a ton of money on your required texts.
Eliminate the things that would typically distract you, such as friends or Facebook. When you have organized as a group for a shared cause, none of you have much time to waste. You are all on a schedule based on everyone else in the group's schedule. Get down to business as soon as you meet, and stay on track the whole time.
Be careful with your formatting when you include dates, descriptions, and chronologies. If you use months in one job history, include months in all your job descriptions. If you organize your work history in reverse chronological order, make sure your public service, education, and other categories are reverse order as well.
Don't underestimate the value of your free time. If you have hobbies, experiences, volunteer opportunities, etc., that have built character, skills, or perspectives that may be useful to the company/job you are applying for, include them on your resume! Employers are interested in you as a whole person, not just a pencil pusher.
Be smart about how you purchase text books. It can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your college career. Whether you're attending a Nampa college or an Ivy League school, these practices may take a bit more time, but they are worth every penny they save you.
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