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Writing A Resume
A resume is a one page description of a job seekers' history and qualifications for employment. Your goal is to get hiring managers to to buy into giving you an interview. To accomplish that, follow these tips and resume don'ts to land that perfect interview.
 
Resume Don'ts              WritingAResume1
  1. Long paragraphs that carry on
  2. Starting phrases with "I"
  3. Irrelevant experiences
  4. Personal Information
  5. Hobbies or interests
  6. The date you wrote the resume
  7. An objective that states what you want
Tips
  • Identify accomplishments
  • Include all contact information
  • Review resume examples
  • Keep it simple
  • Use basic font
  • Include relevant skills
  • Choose the right resume template for your work experience
PDF Examples
 Resume Help
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                                                                             Professional Links
                                                                                                                    - myperfectresume.com
                                                                                                                   - fiverr.com
                                                                                                                   - monster.com
                                                                                                                   - thebalance.com
                                                                                                                   - gstanford.blogspot.com
Writing  A Career Letter            WritingAResume2
Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview or having your resume ignored so it pay's to try your hardest include in each paragraph of your cover letter and some tips as well
Paragraph 1
A. What job you are applying for
B. How you heard about the job
C. List qualifications for that job
Paragraph 2
A. Highlight your primary experiences and/or qualifications. Show you have knowledge of the company-focus on what you can do for the company
B. Make sure lines flow and you aren't just starting things. You want to come of as professional (stay away from unformed words like "thing and a lot").
Paragraph 3
A. Thank the company for their consideration
B. If you have a contact name and can do a follow up, put it in. (1-2 weeks is a good time frame).
Tips         WritingAResume3
  • Don't bring salary information up
  • Showcase your skills
  • BE REAL
  • Keep it short and sweet
  • Have someone gut check it
  • Try finding a contact person
  • Review other cover letters
  •  Include a referral
Links - resumegenuis.com
           - scribendi.com
           - monster.com