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Tips for a Better Resume

Want more interviews? Job searches in tough times like now demand polished resumes more than ever. If you are attempting to write your own resume, these tips are important to follow:

1. Select the best format.
While most resumes are written in a history chronological format, often a better technique is to evenly balance between skill-set description, achievements, and employment.

2. Make certain your document is error free.
Since you are familiar with your own writing, you will "see" what you were thinking and not what is actually on the page. Do not rely on yourself to proofread your work and do not rely on spell-check. Find a friend who has strong grammar skills to check your work.

3. Find a balance between wordiness and lack of detail.
Employers need to see details about your work history and experience, but they don't need to know everything. The fact that you were den leader in your Cub Scout troop is irrelevant. Keep information germane to the goal of attaining an interview. Eliminate information that is not related and will not have a direct impact on winning the interview.

4. Do not use personal pronouns.
"I," "me," "my," "mine," and "our" should not be on a resume. Resumes are written in first person (implied). Example: For your prior job description, instead of writing: "I hired, trained and supervised a team of assistant managers and sales associates" you would instead state that you "Hired, trained and supervised a team of assistant managers and sales associates." Fragment sentences are perfectly acceptable on a resume and actually preferred.

5. Use numerical symbols for numbers.
While we are taught in school to spell out numbers less than ten, in resume writing, numerical symbols serve as "eye stops" and are a much better method. Instead of writing "Developed a dynamic team of eight consultants." it would be much more advantageous to state "Developed a dynamic team of 8 consultants."

6. Think "accomplishments" rather than "job duties."
What makes you stand out from the crowd? How did you come up with a way to do things better, more efficiently, or for less cost? What won honors for you? Information such as this is vital, will grab attention, and put your resume at the top of the list.

7. Keep it positive.
Reasons for leaving a job and setbacks do not have a place on a resume. Employers are seeking people who can contribute and have successfully performed in the past. Concentrate on communicating these issues and avoid any detracting information.

Remember, many first-time job interviews are conducted via telephone rather than in person. Make sure you are prepared for that telephone call when it arrives. And make sure you have a resume that will make the phone ring!

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TIPS FOR SHIPPING ITEMS - When a shipping deadline or holiday is rapidly approaching, it's time again to ask yourself: How do I get these items from here to there? With the all the airport security regulations and most airlines charging $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second, we think that it might be easier to ship all of our gifts instead of lugging them with us on the plane.

But, with so many options -- DHL, UPS, USPS, FedEx -- even deciding which shipping company to use can be a headache-inducing process. Fear not! As our holiday gift to you, we packed up a standard 17" x 12" x 12 3/8" package with 10 lbs. of presents to see which company will get your gifts to grandma's house on the cheap. Plus, be sure to check out our "ship by" dates to ensure everything gets there before Santa does.

USPS

Service: Parcel Post will get your gifts there within 5 days. If you choose to send everything Priority, you'll be looking at a 2-day turnaround, but at double the cost.
Price (for Parcel Post):
New York City to Chicago: $12.66
New York City to Los Angeles: $15.83
Chicago to California: $14.45
Ship By: December 16
Get more holiday shipping information from USPS here.

DHL
Service: Less expensive than all other carriers, DHL's standard Ground Service will deliver your package in 5-7 days. Their tracking system is relatively sophisticated, so you'll know where your box is at all times, but delivery times vary vastly depending on where you're shipping to.
Price:
New York City to Chicago: $9.30
New York City to Los Angeles: $12.83
Chicago to California: $11.34
Ship By: Not specified
Get more holiday shipping information from DHL here.

FedEx
Service: FedEx's Home Delivery will typically get everything to your destination in two business days, but with holiday back-up, you could be looking at a longer turnaround time. The provider is typically thought to be more expensive than their competitors, but when we checked their rate for our package, it was comparable to the others.
Price:
New York City to Chicago: $11.45
New York City to Los Angeles: $15.01
Chicago to California: $13.35
Ship By: December 17
Get more holiday shipping information from FedEx here.

UPS
Service: Depending on the distance between you and your holiday getaway, UPS Ground delivery will take 1 to 5 business days. UPS can be a bit more expensive than competitors, but is known for its quick shipping times.
Price:
New York City to Chicago: $13.10
New York City to Los Angeles: $17.29
Chicago to California: $15.54
Ship By: December 18
Get more holiday shipping information from UPS here.

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