“First Impressions Matter: Resume Do’s and Don’ts That Open Doors”
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DO"S
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1. A one-page resume is preferable; however, two pages will work when there is ample experience to showcase.
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2. Highlight relevant skills and experience in the resume based on the job description.
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3. Use bullet points rather than paragraphs in the resume to increase its clarity and readability.
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4. Include numbers in the accomplishment section to quantify accomplishments.
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5. Start the achievement bullet points with verbs such as led, developed, improved. _______________________________________________________________
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DONT"S
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1. Do not mention an unimportant experience unless it has relevance to the position you have applied for.
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2. Do not use common terms and buzzwords. Rather highlight your skills with proven accomplishments.
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3. Do not write large chunks of text because they are mostly ignored by recruiters.
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4. Mention your achievements, not merely duties.
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5. Avoid writing small font size in order to fit much in your resume. Edit your resume accordingly.
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6. Remove unnecessary information such as personal address, references, objectives.



