5 Signs Your Resume is Outdated + How to Fix It

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If you’re not getting invited for interviews, several things could be happening.

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Your resume might have gotten lost in cyberspace. Or your resume might be a little out of date.

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Signs Your Resume is Outdated

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Using a targeted professional summary is much more effective than a vague objective.

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“duties include,” “work tasks” and similar passive language is a major sign that your resume needs some serious remodeling.

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A recent study showed that more than 95% of recruiters use LinkedIn regularly.

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Swipe up to learn how to improve your resume

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