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Opportunity to Sell Yourself
The purpose of a
resume is to market yourself on paper. This is your opportunity
to sell yourself. It should serve as the "advertisement" that
entices the "buyer" (the hiring official) to
examine and evaluate the product (you).
It should include
only pertinent information related to your career goals.
Remember, the purpose of the resume is to display your qualifications
and what you have to offer in order to get an interview.
Don't hesitate to get assistance. There are many free resources,
such as your local library, state employment agency, and placement
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Be Clear and Concise |
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Construct your resume in a clear, concise format, preferably
condensed to one page. Set the margins at approximately 1-1
1/2 inches. Include your name, address and phone number at
the top. If you plan to move in the near future, state this
in your cover letter and include an alternate phone number.
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Summarize Your Skills |
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You want to begin your resume by defining what you have to
offer. A strong beginning would be to summarize (package) your
skills, rather than begin with a career objective. This approach
serves to provide opening "sizzle" relative to what
you have to offer the employer, rather than what the employer
can do for you.
Next, list your "Work History" or "Experience" chronologically,
starting with the most recent position. Take every opportunity
to emphasize your skills and accomplishments.
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Summarize Your Education |
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Summarize your "Education" at the end of the resume,
listing your highest degree first, followed by lesser degrees,
certifications, and relevant coursework. The exception to these
guidelines will be if you are a recent graduate with no work
experience, in which case you should list your education before
your work experience.
As soon as you have accumulated six months
to one year of relevant work experience, place your work experience
before
your education.
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Reference any Professional Organizations |
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If you belong to any professional organizations, include
these at the end of your resume, but only if they are relevant
and enhance your profile. If you held a position in any of
these organizations, include the position title.
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Spell Check! |
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Finally, be certain you have performed a spelling and grammar
check of your resume document. Ask at least one qualified individual
to read your finished product as an objective critique. |
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| Congratulations! With these steps you will have a well-written
resume. |
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