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THE GOLDEN RESUME RULE...

Your resume (and cover letter) should be specifically responsive to the criteria listed in the job posting. Your statements, claims, descriptions and examples must demonstrate exactly why and how you are qualified to fill that particular position. If you do this, you will have an advantage over a significant percentage of applicants even if they are more qualified.

Resume Quick Tips:

• Your resume must be grammatically perfect.
• Make the filename of your resume some recognizable variation of your name - don't simply title it 'Resume'.
• Your resume must not contain any spelling errors.
• Do not exaggerate your accomplishments or experience, but also don't be modest.
• Present yourself in the best light possible by focusing on the positive.
• Your resume should not look cluttered, it should be pleasant to look at.
• If you list a reference, be sure to speak with your reference first to get their permission.
• Try your best to limit your resume to one page. Do not exceed two pages.
• Every word in your resume must be meaningful, essential and carefully chosen.
• Give the dates of your employment history.
• Do not make the print too small or too big.
• Do not use fancy fonts, colors or too much underlining, bolding or italics.
• Present your best attributes first, if possible.
• Create your resume in Microsoft Word 2003 or Save As Word 2003 compatible. Nearly all employers have this software and many businesses still have not converted to Word 2007.
• Make your name big at the top.
• Use an email address which sounds professional. For example, don't use something like iamsocool@youremail.com! Your email address should be some recognizable variation of your name.
• Use active rather than passive voice.
• Do not use the same verb twice unless necessary.
• Use quantifying language to describe your accomplishments. For example: "Increased profits by 12%" rather than "Increased Profits Significantly."
• If you have a college degree, do not list your high school under the Education section.
• Carefully consider whether or not to include an Objective section at the top. It is not always necessary, especially if you are taking your resume to a job fair.

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Resume Tip of the Day

Be sure to include measurable achievements on your resume by citing meaningful and honest data. For example, instead of saying “Increased company earnings substantially by implementing budget control measures” - write the following: “Increased company earnings in the second quarter of 2006 by 12% after implementing budget control measures.” Hard numbers signal to employers that you are ready to stand by your record.