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Get Attention!

A Resume Guide
There’s no telling just
how many resumes an
employer might get in a
day for a job. It’s the first
impression you make to
a prospective employer,
and it only takes 10 to
15 seconds to determine
if you will be called for
an interview.

Why have a GREAT Resume?
•Grab the attention of employers and
recruiters

•Communicate your current capabilities and
future potential

•Sell your strongest skills and
accomplishments

•It helps you take the next step in your
career

•Show why you are a potential match for a
position or project

•It gets you the interview!

Top Resume Strategies
Go beyond the standard resume.
Here are four strategies to make your resume unique.
Sell yourself - Identify what makes you different from other applicants.
Identify your transferable skills - These skills are major selling points that set you apart.
Highlight your accomplishments - Listing accomplishments give you credibility.
Use keywords effectively - Specific words used in your resume are critical to
communicate your value to an organization.
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