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Resume Writing

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Everyone needs a resume when job hunting. Learn which resume formats the experts prefer and how to effectively write summary statements, your employment history, and other sections. Then browse our sample resumes and use our resume template to write your own.

Developing Your Resume

  • 1

    Why You Need a Resume

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    • Introduction

    • What is a resume?

    • Why is a resume important in the job search?

    • What should you include on a resume?

    • Let's review

    • Resources

    • Meet the experts

  • 2

    Resume Formats - Choosing the Right One

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    • Introduction

    • The Chronological Resume

    • The Functional Resume

    • The Combination Resume

    • Let's Review

  • 3

    Resume Tips and Strategies

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    • Introduction

    • Tips for writing a great resume

    • Tips for designing a great resume

    • Common resume mistakes to avoid

    • Linking to online profiles and personal websites

Including the Right Information

  • 4

    Contact Information

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    • Introduction

    • What contact information should you include?

  • 5

    Objectives, Summaries or Professional Profiles

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    • Introduction

    • Should you use a summary statement, profile, or career objective?

    • Deciding which approach to take

    • You try it!

  • 6

    Employment History

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    • Introduction

    • Employment history

    • You try it!

  • 7

    Education Information

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    • Introduction

    • Education information

    • You try it!

  • 8

    Additional Information and References

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    • Introduction

    • Additional skills and information

    • References

    • You try it!

Using Your Resume Online

  • 9

    Preparing your Resume for the Internet

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    • Introduction

    • Emailing your resume

    • Creating a plain-text resume

    • Formatting a plain-text resume

Extras

  • Gallery of Sample Resumes

  • Create A Cyber-Safe Resume

  • Resume Resources

  • Quiz

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