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Top 10 Tips
1. Think Ahead – Don’t wait until the last minute to hand in your resume or you could miss the deadline and risk not be considered for the job.
2. Tailor Your Resume – Make sure you include information in your resume that is relevant to the job you are applying for.
3. Chunk It Out – Use headings to separate your information and make it more visually appealing.
4. Use Action Words – Focus on your accomplishments and describing how you were successful.
5. Proofread – Never rely on spell check and have multiple people review your resume to avoid mistakes.
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Top 10 Tips
6. Repeat Tip 5! – It is possible you will not be considered for a job if you have any mistakes on your resume or cover letter.
7. Make it Presentable – Your resume should be clean and organized. Choose a font that is easy to read such as Arial or Times New Roman.
8. Keep It Concise – Keep your resume as short as possible, 1-2 pages at the most.
9. Be Honest – Never lie on your resume. If your employer finds out that you were dishonest, you could lose your job.
10. Be Professional – Your resume is a business document, so make sure that you use professional language and that you email address isn’t inappropriate.
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