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When you apply for a job in today's world, you must realize that the majority of the time your resume will not be seen by a human being until the time it is pulled from the company's resume database. As a result, many people have recommend using the format below to increase their chances of getting pulled on an initial search. Unfortunately, they have forgotten that a human being will eventually review their submission. The resume below is a perfect example of what not to do. I will highlight the mistakes in RED. The main problem with this resume is the fact it does not contain enough information and a KEY WORD LIST! Remember in this electronic age the number of resume pages does not matter as long as its CONTENT is relevant. | DO NOT CREATE A LIST OF KEY WORDS!!!!! | ||||||||||
| your name here Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Phone number • email address DESIRED JOB TITLE Professional Summary - You would be better served with a list of your professional awards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Company Name • Company City, Company State Zip Code• Dates of Employment Company Description – Include a brief description of the company here. Position Held Position Description – Provide a description of your duties in this position in paragraph format using your career's most popular keywords for the description § List Accomplishments - Use key phrases here § List Accomplishments § List Accomplishments EDUCATION - You need to also include any certifications earned during your career and that dates issued. Degree, Specialty, School Name, School City, School State | |||||||||||
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