Even with computers and alternative new job-hunt methods, your résumé is still the most important tool, and required more than 95% of the time when seeking that new position. With so many résumé on the desk of HR officer or boss, you don’t want to be immediately eliminated because of mistakes. Appearance of your résumé is important – don’t kid yourself! So, in no particular order, we explain ten résumé mistakes to avoid when applying for a job.

No matter what your age – it’s never too late to take a college course – one that truly interests you (not one that’s required). And the great news is that you can take any of 8,000 college courses at the very best universities, with professors handpicked for their good teaching, at the time and place of your choice—FREE! Thanks to the generosity of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the work of the OpenCourseWare Consortium of universities worldwide, you can get the same courses others are paying $5,000 for right in the comfort of your living room. We offer you the information you'll need and some tips you’ll need to get you started.