Resume Writing Tip: Turn Off Track Changes
We received a resume services inquiry from a frustrated job seeker who wrote, “I’ve sent my resume out so many times but I never get a call back. I need help!”
I opened her resume to see MS Word’s “Track Changes” feature turned on, and someone had written this comment in his work history: “Can you stretch this date a bit more to cover the gap?”
Eeeeek! I can’t imagine any employer calling her after seeing that. Please make sure Track Changes is turned off before submitting your resume to an employer. Here are a couple of excellent guides for disabling Track Changes:
Microsoft Office Online Help: Get Rid of Track Changes and Comments Once and For All
USA Today: Remove Hidden Data in Microsoft Word Documents (written by Kim Komando)
Best wishes,
Kim Isaacs
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Resume expert Kim Isaacs offers real world, proven advice on resume writing, cover letters, career change, and job search strategies.
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