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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes & Letters Interviews & Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching When it comes to the format of a resume, what do employers prefer? A study by The Creative Group reports that 70% preferred traditional resumes (PDF/Word) even for creative jobs. Do Employers Want Creative Resumes? If you think you need to be creative, consider the other types of formats as extra. You'll save yourself a lot of job searching time by focus on the activities that give you the best return on your investment of time... Read more Best Cover Letters 2013 What's the best type of cover letter for job seekers to use? How can you get noticed in a very competitive job market... Read more Best Resumes 2013 What do employers want to see when they review a resume? For 2013, including a resume profile, instead of an objective, is a good way to show the hiring manager... Read more References, Recommendations and Background Checks Reference checks, character, reference and recommendation letters, sample recommendation letters, using references, background checks and related resources. Related Searches Job Resume Example Resume Objective Resume Templates Free Sample Resume It Executive Job Featured Articles Resignation / Job Loss Resume Writing, Sample Resumes, Resume Builders Salary / Benefits / Legal Unemployment Insurance Career Advice Career Networking   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Start a Job Search Apply for Jobs Interview Questions and Answers Resume and Cover Letter Examples 10 Reasons You Didn't Get Hired   Follow me on: Advertisement