The most accurate poll I’ve conducted so far this year (probably).
Read on to find out why that is, but first…
The poll results and what they mean
Here are the official results of the poll:
[poll id="7"]
86% You did it alone
Not much surprise here, you probably wrote your own resume too.
8% Someone else (mostly)
This poll answer could have been clearer, but I think voters did understand that it was for the case where the main writer of your resume wasn’t you or a professional resume writer. Perhaps it was a family member, a friend, a school counselor, a job search coach, a career center staffer, etc.
When I found my job at Amazon, a friend helped translate translated my resume into French. He did a great job, and the result was memorable in a completely unintentional but positive way- there were some Quebecois expressions that got a chuckle from French recruiters.
Continue reading >> 14% of Resumes Not Written By The Job Seeker [POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS]
--Jacob Share
This is by far the biggest edition of the job search guest blogging contest here on JobMob. Enjoy it!
Continue reading >> Over $2000 in Prizes: It’s The 4th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest
--Jacob Share
How to contribute your expertise and experience in a guest post before a large, terrific community focused on job search, personal branding and career success.
Continue reading >> How To Guest Post on JobMob
--Jacob Share
Positive action verbs make your resume achievements sound even more impressive. Use this long list of action verbs to make your resume sizzle.
Continue reading >> 500 Positive Resume Action Verbs That Get Job Interviews
--Jacob Share
For the 2009 edition of the contest, there are more prizes than ever before.
Continue reading >> Announcing the 3rd Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest
--Jacob Share
After over 2 months of attracting submissions and showing them on site, the 2008 JobMob Guest Blogging Contest is finally over. Time to announce the grand prize winner…
Continue reading >> Who Is The Winner of the 2008 JobMob Guest Blogging Contest?
--Jacob Share
Your resume is the key to a great career, so put in the appropriate effort to get it right. Asking yourself the right questions can make all the difference.
Continue reading >> The Secret “So What?” Method To Resume Writing Success
--Jacob Share
My lists of beautiful resumes generated a lot of buzz and not all of it was positive. After discovering the writeup below, it’s time to clear the air.
Continue reading >> Rebuttal: Why You Do Need a Beautiful Resume
--Jacob Share
Digg.com is a social bookmarking site with users (“diggers”) known for their funny comments. When the 150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever became popular on Digg, many diggers had a lot of funny resume stories to share.
Continue reading >> 21 Digg.com Funny Resume Stories
--Jacob Share
This should be fun. My goal is to get you a wide range of advice and tips with the usual dose of humor as well.
Guest posts are already being accepted now until September 1st 2008.
Continue reading >> Announcing the 2008 JobMob Guest Blogging Contest
--Jacob Share
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