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Highlight your most essential qualifications.
For example, if the position
requires strong leadership, tailor your resume to demonstrate those
instances where you have been a leader.
From the information obtained in an information interview, learn what
credentials top people in that organization exhibit on a consistent basis.
Remember that question from the information interview? Once you
know that, you can tailor your resume to the area most important to the
employer.
An Overview of the Resume
Definition:
By definition, the
resume
is the primary written vehicle of a
productive and successful search. You must develop your ultimate
career objective in language that can be effectively
communicated. It also requires you to assess your previous training,
experience, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that qualify you
for the position. In short, the resume must tell the employer what
position you seek and what you have to offer.
Style:
There are
three
types of resumes from which you can choose:
the chronological
the functional
the targeted
Hint:
Let experienced people
review your resume to make sure that it
contains your best attributes.
Focus on the most important
accomplishments and be flawless in resume appearance.
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