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Resume
Tips
Resume
Overview
Definition:
A focused sketch that highlights the key points of
your life that relate to your objective.
Purpose:
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To be read. (Some resumes are never even read, they're
just discarded.)
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To elicit an interview.
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To clearly and concisely outline qualifications.
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To define the direction you want your career to
take.
Points
to Remember for an Effective Resume:
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One page.
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Laser-printed on white 8-1/2" x 11" paper.
- Reads
in reverse chronological order. Current experience
first.
- Makes
sense: dates must flow, career progression should
be logically displayed.
- Visually
powerful: Reader's eye should catch most salient
points immediately, prompting the reader to continue.
- Has
impact: Emphasizes critical facts. It shows not
just what you did but what you accomplished. RESULTS:
"How did you make a difference?"
- Displays
the whole person: Unique personal qualities; traits
that support career direction; experiences that
contributed to personal development.
- Is
not distracting or attention-getting through gimmicks,
pictures, graphic design.
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