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Links We Love: Whip Your Resume Into Shape

Step #1 of your job search is typically getting your resume up-to-date and, more importantly, looking awesome. So today, we're helping you out with a round-up of the best resume advice from around the web.

  • How to generate more interviews with your resume (Lifehacker)

  • What recruiters look at during the 6 seconds they spend on your resume (Business Insider)

  • How to write a deliciously enticing resume recruiters won't want to put down (Brazen Life)

  • 10 horrifying, overused resume words and phrases you must omit from your resume (Job Jenny)

  • What to name your resume and cover letter (SavvySugar)

  • 10 resume tips for technology professionals (Mashable)

  • And just for fun: The most outlandish resume mistakes of 2012 (Forbes)

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