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Tips on Resumes

  • Remember the purpose of the resume (and the cover letter as well) is to get you an Interview, not a job.
  • Keep it short - two pages at most.
  • Customize every resume (and cover letter) to the position and company.
  • Make it simple, clear and to the point.
  • Make reading it easy. Keep it neat and well spaced out.
  • Use plain white good quality paper.
  • No computer graphics (unless it's your field.).
  • No fancy typeface.
  • No folding.
  • Use active words.
  • Decide on a chronological, functional or combination resume (a chronological resume is preferred in most cases).
  • Place the most important information up front.
  • Match qualifications and experience to the requirements (find out from the advertisement or your network).
  • Do not merely state duties and responsibilities. Stress accomplishments - be specific and quantify where possible.
  • Give a summary at the beginning of the resume.
  • Leave your personal life out of it; though if there is space, insert extra-curricular activities.
  • Make it e-mail, fax and scanning-friendly.
  • Get it edited (by a friend or a professional).

This is a sample resume

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