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This category in the Jobs Now Blog contains a collection of frequently asked questions about resumes, resume writing & CVs answered by Rae Stonehouse.
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Can you use your LinkedIn profile as a resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseIt might be helpful to think of your LinkedIn profile as an adjunct to your professionally written resume.
Whereas your resume needs to be terse and succinct, it also needs to be crafted for a specific job you are applying for.
Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume? Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume?
Written by Rae StonehousePossibly… possibly not!
If you are responding to a job posting on an online recruiting site, for example Monster Jobs - Job Search, Career Advice & Hiring Resources | Monster.com
, you may not be given the opportunity to submit a cover letter with your application.
Is it a bad idea to write Guru, Ninja, Rock star or similar on your LinkedIn Profile?
Written by Rae StonehouseIt seems most if not all the responses up to this point have advised not to use these so-called titles.
I would agree with them and most of their accompanying logic.
If you're a job seeker with beautiful penmanship, should you consider hand-writing your cover letters as a way to stand out?
Written by Rae StonehouseNot unless you were applying for a job as a calligrapher.
While you want to stand out as being different from the other applicants, you don’t want to stand out in a bad way.
In applying to director-level “MBA” type jobs, how much time should it be taking me to customize my resume bullets and cover letter?
Written by Rae StonehouseIt’ll take as much time as it takes to do so…
Is it proper to add my last company where I worked and was fired to my resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseI wouldn’t bother thinking in terms of whether it is proper or not. Far better to think in terms of asking ‘is there value in posting it or not?’
Should I mention my gold medal for best academic performance at university on my resume, or will it look boastful and irrelevant, as it's been 5 years since I graduated?
Written by Rae StonehouseWalt Whitman, American Cowboy Poet is often quoted as saying, “if you done it, it ain’t bragging!”
Is it wise to add a LinkedIn hyperlink in a cover letter or resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseI’m not sure if it would be considered wise or not, but it certainly could be strategic.
Odds are high that the employer will check you out on Linkedin anyways.
Is it unprofessional to add a short quote on my resume in the intro description/cover letter?
Written by Rae StonehouseI’m not sure about it being unprofessional, but I don’t think that it is professional.
I just started a part-time position (two weeks ago) that will continue, as I apply for summer internships. I have only done one project thus far. Is it too soon to put the part-time job on my resume?
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Should you include your LinkedIn public profile URL on your resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseNo, you should not include your Linkedin profile on your resume. However, you should insert your Linkedin Public Profile URL.
This should be placed at the bottom of and part of your Contact Information.
How do you add into a resume that you consistently self-educate, and make an impact by saying so instead of coming off as a liar?
Written by Rae StonehouseI’m going to suggest that you don’t add it to your resume. I don’t believe that it belongs there.
That’s not to say there isn’t value in that personal attribute.
Should I list my responsibilities on my resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseYes, you should list your responsibilities. No, you should not list your responsibilities on your resume.
It is a good practice to look at all of the responsibilities you have in any job. I would suggest making a master list to keep track of them all.
Since personal brand is everything these days, should I put a professional selfie on my resume?
Written by Rae StonehouseWhile I believe that personal branding is a good idea for any professional, whether they have celebrity status or not, I wouldn’t go as far as to say that it is everything these days.
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Can you use your LinkedIn profile as a resume?
It might be helpful to think of your LinkedIn profile as an adjunct to your professionally written resume.
Whereas your resume needs to be terse and succinct, it also needs to be crafted for a specific job you are applying for.
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Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume? Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume?
Possibly… possibly not!
If you are responding to a job posting on an online recruiting site, for example Monster Jobs - Job Search, Career Advice & Hiring Resources | Monster.com
, you may not be given the opportunity to submit a cover letter with your application. -
What are some hacks I can do on LinkedIn to look better to other connections and recruiters?
Not so sure about hacks, but here’s some sage advice.
The question is rather challenging in that you’re asking how to appeal to two different groups. If your main purpose is to appeal to recruiters, in that you are currently in job searching mode, your promotional copy needs to target them. Your promotional copy needs to be crafted so it attracts recruiters, lets them know you are looking for work and what you have to offer.
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How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
I don’t think you need to hide the fact that you lost your job, in your LinkedIn profile.
Conversely, I don’t believe you need to draw attention to the fact either.