i dunno man
this kind of "13 blunders" are written by ppl who try to look smarter than most ppl and give advices. Common goal is trying to promote some other thing, in this case his own job.

I never skip personal info and that's what got me into my current job.
My employer - " Eldest son? Cool, this is the only reason Im still looking at your resume"

Imagine if I didnt put it in there. And there r other flawed points here but I dont wanna make this an essay

Yeah, Personal Info is always a bonus for the employer, it offers insight into your PERSONAL life geddit. LOL.

I assume the author was writing the '13 Blunders' based upon her job-finding experience in her own country. Whatever she wrote might be applicable to people who hailed from the same place, but not necessarily other parts of the world (e.g. Malaysia)

The tips are given as a reference, none of you should be using it as a hard and fast rule to writing a resume. Take what is good, discard what is bad.

What is the "hard and fast rule"?

Stand out.

Understood your point there.
If we omit the irrevelant ones, there may be a noticable time gap. Employers may question this during interview. How do I respond best?

To be honest, I think that these statements made were very good ones and also very relevant ones.

Of course there are always exceptions for certain cases for example in the case of aichiban who his employer look at his resume due to his personal details.

But then again you have to look at the fact at what would you assume that the employer is looking for in a candidate?

I have seen so many resumes that just state lines like these:
"Help the company implement an IT software to improve productivity"
- This phrase can be seen from two points of view, one which may favour the candidate and another which may not.

Attention to detail is good and always do not assume. I think assumption makes us fools rather than make us look good.

then tell them what u really did during that time. just indicate the experiences learned during that job stint will not have any direct relevancy to the job u interviewed for, thus was left out of the resume for the interviewer benefits. nonetheless, by saying that, remember to indicate the soft skill learned is still applicable.

wanna get some advise frm u guys....if i done my resume by copying the format from jobstreet or jobsdb, izzit OK???

Of course it will be ok, problem is, it will look like the same Resume of the other thousands of people who did the same thing. Think about this

Now, how would the hiring manager differentiate them?

Try be creative but don't overdo it by making your resume too fancy.

how to write a good cover letter? can give some sample? pls....??

some information i found regarding dressing way when attend for the interview :-

Dressing right for the interview

Let's say you are going for an interview tomorrow. You have prepared yourself well for the occasion - anticipating the questions and getting ready the answers - but have you given a thought to what you will wear?

If you have not peeked into your wardrobe yet, it's time to take a real hard look now. Your application's fate depends not just on how well you answer the interview questions, but also on how well you project yourself physically.

The first impression your interviewer makes about you is based on the way you look, and you know what they say about first impressions. According to Joe Hodowanes, J.M. Wanes and Associates career strategy advisor, "The way a person dresses is the single biggest non-verbal communication you make about yourself."

The right dressing is a measure of the seriousness that you place on the position, as a person normally spends time on his looks if he considers an event important enough.

"Although proper dressing by itself will not get you the job, a poor dress sense may exclude you from further consideration," warns Gerry Ditching, managing partner of Filgifts.com. Besides, given two equally good applicants, the company may choose to hire the person who is dressed more professionally.

Here are some tips to give you a headstart.

Men

Long-sleeved shirt and dark slacks. White is still the safest and the best color for shirts. The colour is also appropriate for our tropical weather. Also acceptable: pale shades such as beige, blue, and other pastels. Tuck in the shirt and do not roll up the sleeves. Never wear a short-sleeved shirt to an interview or any business purpose. Wearing a short-sleeved shirt will destroy your executive image.

Ties. Optional. But if you do wear one, choose a conservative pattern. Solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys are all acceptable.

Belts. Belts should match your shoes. Those with smaller buckles with squared lines look more professional.

Socks. Black socks are the best, followed by blue or gray, depending on your attire. Never wear white socks! Check your sock length, too--no skin should show when you sit down or cross your legs.

Shoes. Black or burgundy leather shoes with laces on them, because tassel loafers are very casual. Other suitable colors are brown, cordovan and navy.

Hair. Keep neat, short and preferably parted on the side. And shave off all those facial hair.

Jewellery. Wear no or little jewellery. The watch and wedding ring are the only acceptable pieces of jewellery to go with the male attire. Thin gold or leather-strapped watches look professional but not digital watches. Also, avoid political or religious insignias, necklaces or bracelets. Definitely no pierced body parts, and cover up your tattoos!

Accessories. As much as possible, use leather briefcases or folders to hold copies of your resume. Use narrow briefcases and avoid plastic folders and plastic ball pens as they are out of place.

Women

Three-piece business suits, blouse and skirt or slacks, and cardigan twin-sets. Sleeveless shirts should be rejected. Short-sleeved blouses are okay when they are tailor-cut or have features such as a sports collar or double breast design to create a business-like look. Skirts can either be long provided it does not create a Cinderella or barn-dance look or short where it falls no shorter than two inches from the knee. Nothing too revealing, please!

Panty-hose or stockings. A must for professional grooming, but nothing with overly fussy patterns. Bring an extra pair, just in case the ones you are wearing run.

Shoes. Closed shoes or pumps with at least 1½-inch heels suggest a more professional look. Dark colors are best.

Hair. Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up or pulled back. Don't let it fall in front of your face and don't keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.

Make-up. Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended."

Jewellery. Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewellery, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.

Accessories. Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look. Women should match their purse with their shoe colour.

Pls quote sources? Not only for recognition on the source, but also as possible browsing towards other related info located within the same source...

great advice... gonna graduate this june

Any resume sample that we can view?

Do a google search and you can find plenty of samples there. Be creative

Or go to sneak some of the books in Borders ... I saw few books at the second floor.

This post has been edited by David83: Jun 13 2006, 12:25 AM

Got a question

If i know a particular technical skill because i play/use it at home but not at work, can i still list it in my resume?

For example at work i have no chance to set up DNS servers on Linux, but i have done it at home.