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III. The Purpose of the Resume
The purpose of the resume is to get you an interview.
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Other Reasons for A Resume
Prepares you for the interview Organizes you. Lets employers know you are actively seeking
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V. Skill Assessment
In the eyes of the employer, you are your skills List your skills and prioritize them
resume more concise and more readable.
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3. Use an eye-catching layout
The more concise the better. You most pertinent information should stand out
with either all capital letters, boldface, or italics.
employer’s mind and give you an advantage. Action verbs describe you as a person who gets
things accomplished. Action verbs are also more concise and make your
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I. What Is A Resume
A resume is a summary of your qualifications, skills and achievements.
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It shows a future employer what you have done in the past
Selectivity is the key to a strong resume. Select the information that answers the employer’s primary question: Why should I hire you?
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Communicate : I will be an asset to your organization
employment Gives you a sense of security To be used as a calling card.
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IV. How to Write An Effective Resume
1. Select your most powerful and impressive information
Demonstrate that you are the right person
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2. Write with impact
Use action verbs to describe your accomplishments. Action verbs create positive image in the
It details your skills and training, work experience, education and most importantly, the accomplishments you have made
It should also inform the employer of your career objectives (the job you are seeking)
Topic 2. The Resume
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Contents
I. What Is A Resume II. Why You Need A Resumw to Write An Effective Resume V. Skill Assessment VI Resume Format VII. Step By Step VIII. The Checklist
It communicates in a concise manner the benefits you will bring to the job if hired
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A resume is an advertisement.
It advertises you, your unique skills and qualifications, and it stresses the benefits you have to offer.
Be concise. Focus only on your achievements and skills that are required
Do research. Find out what sort of problem come with the job and the qualifications the job employer is looking for
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II. Why You Need A Resume
In today’s job market, the resume has become the number one requirement potential employers request.
Before an employer will take valuable time to interview you, he or she wants to meet you on paper. How you impress that employer with your resume can, and will, make all the difference.