The suck is that there are sometimes two different...

2010-01-11T09:21:03.821-05:00

The suck is that there are sometimes two different audiences for a resume. The first is HR who need a bullet list for the first filter, and the second is the actual manager who doesn't care about the bullet list but wants the full text. I think this is one of the big reasons that resumes look like crap. There is a conflict of interest being reflected on paper.

I learned to include a list of achievements on my ...

2010-01-10T06:10:14.458-05:00

I learned to include a list of achievements on my resume in a so called "third-page". By then you get to include personal achievements beside the buzzwords and could really stand out compared to other applicants.

One thing you might want to add is Pradeep Soundararajan "Interviews and Jobs". You can find the accompanying website here:
http://www.interviewsandjobs.com/

I think he might also look for thought exchanges on tester interviews. I liked your approach very well and I am considering to incorporate some challenge into interviewing in my future based on your write-up. Thanks.

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The suck is that there are sometimes two different...

I learned to include a list of achievements on my ...