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5 Resume Mistakes That Scream 'Narcissist'

5 Resume Mistakes That Scream
Posted By: Hija Chang on June 22, 2016




These mistakes can make you look so self-absorbed, recruiters won't call you.





By J.T. O'Donnell
Founder and CEO, CareerHMO.com„J@jtodonnell





Most people hate writing their resumes. The idea of having to sell yourself with a piece of paper can feel really intimidating. Between the formatting and the content, creating the perfect resume can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Even worse, as you send out the resume and receive no responses back, you start to doubt your design.



Next thing you know, you're making tweaks and changes, obsessing over why the resume isn't making your phone ring.

Resume trends have changed dramatically in the past few years. Recruiters have high expectations. They're also time-crunched. They need resumes they can quickly skim to determine if you're a fit. Did you know that studies...


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