Resumes. Aren’t they, after all, another creative writing exercise? No, not like that Frey guy on Oprah’s book club. The resume should still be non-fiction. A story, to be sure, but a truthful story. Tell the story creatively and persuasively.

This story from CNN (CareerBuilder.com) offers valuable creative ideas for the phrasing that will serve you best. Check it out.

One interesting aspect to this story is the editor’s note that accompanies the article.

Editor’s Note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com, which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com.

So, CNN is in yet another 3rd party content provider relationship. This one link is getting a lot of pickup. As of this writing, 1819 people have chosen to “digg” it, for example. A good way to reach an unfortuante audience – people looking for jobs. But, it makes sense. More and more, people turn to the web first when seeking information.

And, on a related note, consider this release of this story by Fortune magazine – The 100 best companies to work for. Digg picked up the link and the comments are not very flattering. How might companies counter this kind of word of mouth (WOM)?

infOpinions? del.icio.us links for 2006-01-29

• CNN.com – 25 words that hurt your resume – Jan 20, 2006
  “So, you’re experienced? Before you advertise this in your resume, be sure you can prove it.”
  (tags: resume how+to student job+seekers)