About Today: 10 Steps to a Killer Resume

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor My favorite resume of all time was from my friend Steve. He was fresh out of school, and asked me to read it over to make sure that he was putting his best foot forward, etc. The first thing listed? His position as captain of the water polo team. 10 Steps to a Killer Resume Which would definitely make me take his resume out of the pile, but I thought maybe he could also highlight some internships. Just in case hiring managers didn't have the same sense of humor as me. Resume and Cover Letter Guide How to Write a Resume Resume Templates That Work Of course, as you get further along in your career, the challenge isn't to find non-water polo related experience to highlight. It's figuring out what to include and what to leave off. Sample Resumes Resume Keywords 6 Reasons to Make a Career Change And sometimes, your task is to figure out if you even want to stay on the career track you're on. (Me to Steve: "Are you ... hoping to pursue a career in water polo?" Steve to me: "No, but I feel that it shows leadership skills.") Quiz: Should You Make a Career Change? What Are Your Transferable Skills? Dos and Don'ts of Salary Negotiation My least favorite part of any job search? Figuring out how much money to ask for. The trick is to avoid underselling yourself, without getting bumped from the search process. How to Evaluate a Job Offer What to Do When You Start a New Job Today Ads Job Resume Examples Cover Letter Resumes Resumes Samples Resume Writing Professional Resumes Featured Articles Is It Forgetfulness or Alzheimer's? Bishop Eddie Long Scandal: Is Race Involved? Jim Furyk Wins Tour Championship & $10M Bonus Children's Books & Book Banning 31 Places to Find Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement