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As best as
possible, ensure your resume matches what the employer or recruiter is
looking for.
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Employers and
recruiters quickly scan resumes so be concise with details. Your
resume needs to grab their attention within 30 seconds.
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Provide a brief
outline of duties performed and achievements in your employment history.
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Include a
mission statement to clearly project why you are applying for the
position.
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Email your
resume to a friend to see how it transmits.
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Use terminology
that is positive and go beyond just adjectives such as 'good'. When
appropriate, use terms such as 'superior', 'advanced', etc.
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Ensure referees
listed on resumes are aware that they have been included and be
confident that they will actually be supportive.
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Employers and
recruiters consider a resume's layout to be important. Ensure your
resume is typographically appealing.
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Inclusion of
your date of birth is only necessary for applicants under
21 years of age as pay rates may vary for juniors.
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Use bullet
points to create a summary of skills both directly related to the
position and transferable ones acquired in other positions.
