Resume Writing

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Resume Writing
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Tips

• The goal of your resume is to make an employer
  want to interview you.
• To be effective, it must target a specific job
  and grab the readers attention.

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Employers Need to Know

• You can do the job
• You have a positive work attitude
• You are interested in doing the work
• You are a good fit within the companys culture
  and environment

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The 4 Keys to Resume Writing Success

• Packaging- The appearance, design and layout
• Performance- The compelling evidence matching
  your skills to the opening
• Positioning- The organized flow of information
• Punch- The content must answer the question Why
  should we interview you?

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More Tips

• A good resume is the one that is tailor-made to a
  specific job or career field
• You must personalize your resume in order to
  present your qualifications
• Your resume should be up-to-date
• Be specific. Emphasize what you can do for your
  employer
• Maintain consistency throughout the resume

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Quick Tips for both Cover Letters and Resumes

• Keep it concise
• Make your words count
• Avoid large paragraphs
• Proofread thoroughly
• Adequate margins with lots of white space
• Neat, fresh, legible and error-free
• Clearly identified skills, achievements and
  interests
• Effective language and correct grammar
• Communicate a professional image
• Convincing, relevant and positive

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Visual Appearance of Your Resume

• The visual appearance of a resume is almost as
  important as its content.
• You are competing with many others and the visual
  appearance of your resume is a very important
  first impression.

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What you should NEVER include in your resume

• Age
• False information
• Marital status
• Health
• Number of children and their ages
• Hobbies or dangerous activities
• Photographs
• Race
• Religion
• Detailed description of non-relevant jobs
• Controversial information
• Social Security number
• Anything negative