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Writing a great resume does not necessarily mean you should follow the rules you hear through the grapevine. It does not have to be one page or follow a specific resume format. http://www.takemyclass4me.com/online-help-with-business-class

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  1. Writing The Effective Resume

  2. Writing An Effective Resume • What information should be in a resume? • Characteristics of a successful resume. • Functional or Chronological. • Scannable resume.

  3. Identify Yourself Education Continuing Education Work or Professional Experience Volunteer Experience Activities Computer Skills Professional Associations Optional Sections • Objective • Special Skills and Abilities • Reference Statement What Information Should Be In A Resume?

  4. Characteristics Of A Successful Resume • Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the responsibilities of your job-related experience. • Easy to read and understand. • Visually powerful and free of gimmicks. • One page, or at most 2 pages long.

  5. Must always be 100% truthful. • Contains no inappropriate personal information. • Produced on a computer. • Data presented in chronological order (unless functional).

  6. Resume Faux Pax • Typos and Grammar Slips • “Great attention to detail.” • “Proven ability to track down and correct erors.” • “Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget etails.” • Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school.” • Don’t use “I” or “me”

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