Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson recently came under fire for lying on his résumé about having a computer science degree and was forced to retire. We all know how lying to your potential employer can create problems, but there are also a couple of résumé missteps you need to be aware of. Here are some red flags to avoid on your CV: Spelling mistakes and other typos: If a recruiter spots typos on Read more

There's a new feature out on LinkedIn, called the “Volunteer Experience & Causes” that will let you properly showcase your volunteer work on your profile. This is an important new addition to your online résumé because it might just boost your job prospects. According to LinkedIn data, 41 percent of employers consider volunteer work to be as important as paid work. "It shows that Read more

Some people aren't fans of objective statements in résumés, but I believe that it works in some situations and can really help strengthen a candidate's case. However, there are situations where it is unnecessary, so choose wisely. The type of job candidate that can benefit the most from a statement would be those who need to clarify why they will suit the job. Here are some tips for writing an Read more

If you're job hunting, the Google Doc Templates gallery will be your BFF. You can download relevant templates and customize them to use for your application or your prep process. Here are a couple templates you might find helpful: Modern Resume: A very modern and clean looking resume that has a simple design. It doesn't look too cluttered up and has just the right professional touch. To Do Read more

Résumés might catch someone's eye, but online bios tend to make a lasting impression on your potential employer. While you're on your job hunt, consider setting up a website, so you can tell your story and help people get a sense of who you are. Here is some great advice on crafting a bio from The 99 Percent: How you are different. Employers look through a ton of résumés, so here's your Read more

If you're wondering what happened to your resume, wonder no more. CNN traced the steps a resume took to get from submission to the hands of a hiring manager at tech giant Siemens. The company's 80 recruiters receive more than 65,000 resumes every month. Here's the path your resume will probably take: Submission: First the resume goes through career sites like Monster, CareerBuilder or directly Read more

I've given you plenty of tips on how to jazz up your LinkedIn profile, but I would like to know how many of you actually used them, or even have a LinkedIn profile? Even if you aren't looking for a job, it's a good tool for keeping in touch with your professional contacts, or even to just earning some online karma points by posting a rave recommendation of your colleague (if they deserve it!). Read more