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As a follow up to my previous blog regarding the most abused phrases found on resumes. Thank you for all the great responses and comments!! After a quick tally of the responses - here is your top 10 List of the most abused phrases found on resumes. •Proven track record •Problem solver •Fast paced •Due diligence •Cutting edge •Results oriented •Team player •People person •Quick learner •Detail oriented

Following up to a recent blog post: “Some applicants say the darndest things” - Here are the 6 most highly abused phrases found on resumes according to a recent LinkedIn study. •“Proven track record” •“Problem solver” •“Fast paced” •“Due diligence” •“Cutting edge” •“Results-oriented” Wondering if anyone can help me finish out a top ten list?

The media is painting a scary picture otherwise known as the labor market. Last month’s unemployment numbers are another brushstroke. Over the past 18 months, 3.3 million workers have become jobless. There are currently 10.1 million unemployed workers in this country since late 07. The unemployment rate is at 6.5% and the under employment rate, which measures the number of people only working part-time, but looking for fulltime work, is at an all time high of over 11.1%, The majority of downsi… Continue

Some humor for the week from HR.com – you just can’t make this stuff up. Found on real resumes and cover letters: •"Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year." •"Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions." •"Failed bar exam with relatively high grades." •"It's best for employer that I not work with people." •"Let's meet, so you can 'ooh' and 'aah' over my experience." •"You will want me to be Head Honcho in no time." •"Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget… Continue

Email is the current primary means of communication. It’s important to make sure the emails we send to our candidates reach their target – The In-Box. So I decided to do a little more research... Every day, scores of legitimate emails get blocked by email filters and corporate firewalls. In fact, market intelligence companies estimate up to 38% of permission-based emails are wrongly blocked by filters and firewalls. Your all-important emails to candidates, recruitment campaigns, and even person… Continue