00:00Resume writing can be overwhelming when you're trying to score that dream job with the perfect salary.
00:06Just avoid these seven CV building no-no's for a rockin' resume.
00:10Coinage. Life. Well spent.
00:14Presented by GEICO.
00:16Less is more when it comes to your resume. Avoid using photos or graphics and keep the fonts traditional.
00:21Too much fluff could distract from the points you're trying to get across.
00:24Stop using the wacky email addresses you created as a teen.
00:28Rather than using Helen Loves Oliver at truelove4me.net, use something as simple as your name and a known website.
00:34You don't want to be judged right off the bat.
00:36Save some trees and avoid the extra paper. Try to keep your resume to a single page or two at the most.
00:41Any more and you'll most likely end up in the rejection pile.
00:45Words have power. Use them wisely. Stay away from an excess of simplistic terms.
00:50Rather than help, say facilitated. Instead of in charge of, use supervise.
00:55Impress them with your vocabulary and avoid typos like the plague.
00:58Skip the skills section and save the space for something else.
01:01Instead, highlight your skills and your job descriptions.
01:04Show your future boss how you applied what you know.
01:07Avoid using jargon or terms solely related to a previous job.
01:10What's meant to impress may only confuse.
01:12It's important to be clear about past experiences that your potential employer may not be familiar with.
01:17Say no to paragraphs. Be concise with what you have to say.
01:21Otherwise, the hiring manager may skip the novel for a shorter story from another candidate.
01:26Steer clear of these missteps and you'll be depositing that first paycheck in no time.
01:30Coinage. Life well spent. Presented by GEICO.
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