Welcome back! Full-time career coach and host Erin Ahart explains why using resume templates can negatively impact your job search, and how to build a stand-out resume instead. Resume templates are dead, so here's why you should NEVER use them! (Unless they're ATS-friendly of course.)

We discuss:

• Common mistakes found in templates (Hint: most "pretty" online resume templates are created by graphic designers, not career coaches!)
• What makes a good resume 
• My tips for creating a resume that ATSs (Applicant Tracking Systems) LOVE!
• Resources for finding sample resumes to reference online

Timestamps: Career content - 4:04

Penn State Career Guide (Pages 23, 27, & 28) 

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