7 Overused Resume Phrases to Avoid -- Sept. 8, 2011

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Thursday, September 08, 2011  |   |   |   |  UC Berkeley Extension Clinical and Regulatory Sciences Get the specialized instruction you need to advance your career. UC Berkeley Extension offers targeted certificates and programs to provide the skills to design and manage clinical trials, navigate compliance issues, and ensure new products and processes adhere to U.S. and international regulatory specifications. Choose from programs in: • Clinical Research Conduct and Management (available online) • Quality and Compliance for Biotechnology • Regulatory Affairs Fall courses are open for enrollment. Learn more. 7 Overused Resume Phrases to Avoid By Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer If you've constantly looked at other resumes to get ideas, you might find that employers are on to your game. Weary of reading the same phrases over and over again, hiring managers are starting to expect more from top candidates who want to stand out in the crowded job market.More... 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