As we move into 2012 it is important to remember that your resume is vital to your job search success. In this short blog post I want to point out several resume phrases that are so overused that most recruiters will just shake their head in disgust when they see them on your resume.
Accomplished Professional
Really? Show me!
Results driven
Again, show me don’t tell me!
Strong Communication Skills
If you write this on your resume you better have a killer resume with outstanding content to back up this bold claim.
Microsoft Office Skills
Well I hope so. Unless you are applying for a clerical position leave this out as it is expected that you will possess basic Word and Excel skills.
Responsibilities
Seeing this word on resumes really bothers me. Just cut right to the chase and highlight what you did and more importantly what the results were.
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