Article: Five Simple Steps to Shape Up Your Resume

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[url=http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=613]Article: Five Simple Steps to Shape Up Your Resume[/url]

Step 1: Establish an objective (define what you're looking for)
Step 2: Shift into high gear (focus toward position desired)
Step 3: Eliminate extraneous activities (e.g., hobbies or non-related items)
Step 4: Don't forget the final stretch (ensure quality in your resume)
Step 5: Request a quick once-over (get 2nd opinion from friend or family member)

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[url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/01/20/cb.words.hurt.resume/]25 words that hurt your resume[/url]

Instead of making empty claims to demonstrate your work ethic, use brief, specific examples to demonstrate your skills.

In other words, show, don't tell.

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Bennett suggests being extra-careful before putting these nice-sounding but empty words in your resume:

• Aggressive
• Ambitious
• Competent
• Creative
• Detail-oriented
• Determined
• Efficient
• Experienced
• Flexible
• Goal-oriented
• Hard-working
• Independent
• Innovative
• Knowledgeable
• Logical
• Motivated
• Meticulous
• People person
• Professional
• Reliable
• Resourceful
• Self-motivated
• Successful
• Team player
• Well-organized