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Here's the thing about resumes
It's a new day for resumes
We all have our opinions about resumes. Here are mine:
Show your experience quantitatively: Attach a number to as much as possible.
Students, GPAs don’t belong on resumes. A hill I will die on. Your (future) success shouldn’t be determined by this silly measure.
Objective statements are dead: Use a sub-header. Under your name, write a tagline for yourself in the context of your work experience.
Skills section: Incorporate your skills throughout the work experience so you can show, not just tell. That’s important.
It’s not your life story: Focus on the work experience and achievements.
Long live the resume. 📝