If the fact that you created the 8th day in your last job is listed on Page 8 of your resume, I can state with certainty, you will not get an interview.
Some helpful tips that most resume guides forget to tell you (likely because these tips are painfully obvious):
1. Make sure you have your name spelled correctly on resume.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but we type our names so often that we may miss a keystroke. While spellcheck is a great feature, it is not a substitute for revising your resume manually.
2. Make sure your phone number is correct (and include an alternate phone, if possible).
3. STEP AWAY FROM THE STAPLER!
Your resume should be one page with a one page cover letter (and references, if applicable). Do not staple them together. Additionally, dog-ears are for your pooch...not your resume.
4. Don't fold your resume.
Your resume is your professional snapshot. Major office supply chains sell quality resume paper as well as quality resume folders. Folders are a bit pricey, but worth it.
For more tips or to schedule a consultation to revise your resume, contact me today.
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