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Resume Tips |
| 1. Summarize. While electronic resumes may exceed the traditional
one to two page limit of paper resumes, in most cases, it
should not exceed three. |
| 2. List only recent information. The general rule of thumb
is to show your work experience for the last 10 to 15 years. |
| 3. Quantify your experience. Numbers are a powerful tool.
Instead of saying "Responsible for increasing sales in my
territory," use "Increased sales in my territory 150 percent
in 6 months. Managed 30 accounts for annual revenues of $2M." |
| 4. Be organized, logical and concise. In addition to reviewing
your experience, employers use the resume to get a sense of
how sharp you are. |
| 5. Just communicate. Don't try to impress employers with
the depth of your vocabulary. Use words everyone can understand. |
| 6. Never make reference to salary in your resume. |
| 7. Avoid questionable subjects. Never make references to
personal information such as race, religion, marital status,
age, political party, or even personal views. In all but a
few instances, it would be illegal for the employer to consider
such issues. |
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