How to NOT Ruin Your Resume

Resume writing is a pain. I’m pretty sure we ALL feel the same way about that. Unless of course, that’s your job. Then, I’m pretty sure you hate writing and editing resumes even more than we do, who don’t write them for a living.

Did you know that you could ruin your resume very easily? (Even more fascinating) You could ruin your resume without even knowing that you have!

For example, using one general or generic resume to apply for several jobs is something I know that I’m definitely guilty of. After reading 7 ways to ruin your resume posted on Yahoo!, it has occurred to me that this is one of the many ways to ruin your resume. Each resume should be a unique and specific offering to the prospective employer for a specified job opportunity.

If you’re currently a student at Drake University and need more hands on help and in-depth information on resume writing and career services, visit nearby Drake University Professional & Career Development Services located within minutes from Ashbrooke-Ankeny IA.