Ignore These 10 Outdated Pieces of Career Advice

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Can't say I agree #6 - I manage 50mm/yr in recruiting spend and fine stock does help but only if you are a good writer (framed junk is still junk)

Chris B of NJ 4:11PM February 23, 2013

Don't Bother sending a resume.

WorkingMan of MA 1:44PM February 07, 2013

What kind of things are game for the weaknesses question? I always feel like they're watching for you to tell them that you're not qualified.
Also, what kind of advice would you offer to a college educated individual who has been out of work for about a year and is trying to find a living wage job?

digs of NJ 1:46PM October 09, 2012

What he means its ok do go on a second page the more senior you are, but entry level positions its prefable to stay on one page!

josh of MA 9:17AM April 27, 2012

Interesting points BUT some of them are very specific to the US market (and of course countries with similar practices).
The internet is global so don't forget that you have international readers and application practices do vary.
For example, here in Western / Central Europe, in many countries, if you don't follow up with a call (not to schedule an interview but to simply confirm that your application was received) then you stand close to no chance of getting to the next step in the process. In addition, for certain things Europe is more conservative/formal than North America, so being too casual is a definite no no (but I DO get your point).
But definitely food for thought and some interesting points. Thank you.

Dominique 9:24AM April 24, 2012

About question 8, you end with try something new. This was in regards to the weaknesses question we all inevitably get. Try something new like what? What do you suggest?

Tiffany of FL 11:34PM March 15, 2012

I interned at the corporate office of a major national retail company and while I was there, I had the opportunity to observe the selection process for interviews for potential employees. Any resume that even exceeded one line onto the next page was IMMEDIATELY thrown out. I believe it is absolutely still a rule that your resume should be one page and one page only. Hiring managers do not have time to read through two or three pages and I think most HR managers will tell you this. It is terrible advise to tell people they can go on to a second, or even third, page!

Kelly of OH 10:40AM January 20, 2012

Good advice. Where you mention not to send a paper resume, include ways to stand out electronically. I included a video on my Linkedin profile. http://www.linkedin.com/in/darreljackson

Darrel of TX 11:46PM December 14, 2011

I disagree with the two page resume. Make it short and to the point. I ussally just look for education and relevant/work. When I'm printing off several resumes I don't want to make sure I have all the pages. One page is enough information for me to determine if I'm going to call for an interview.

Sandee of FL 9:13PM October 26, 2011

Excellent advice for resume writers; however, #5 is not supported by research. In one study, 96% of employers said the objective is at least somewhat important. Only 4% said it is not important.

Jan of WI 9:52AM September 09, 2011