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It should highlight your strongest assets and skills, and differentiate you from other candidates seeking similar positions. Although it alone will not get you a job or internship, a good resume is an important element toward obtaining an interview.  \nTailor your resume to the type of position you are seeking. This does not mean that all of your work history must relate directly, but your resume should reflect the kind of skills the employer would value.  \nNEED HELP?  \n• CARC/OCS Resume and Cover Letter Webinar. Learn the nuts and bolts of getting started. See the CARC or OCS websites for dates.  \n• HES Call-ins. First Monday of the month, Sep-May, 1:00-3:45pm (15 minutes). Phone (617-496-8946) or Skype (linda.spencer. at.ocs) during call-in hours only. Available to currently registered Extension School students and alumni only.  \n• Career Advising Appointment. Matriculated degree students and alumni only. Please set up an appointment via Crimson Careers.  \nTOP 5 RESUME MISTAKES:  \n1. Spelling and grammar errors  \n2. Missing email and phone information  \n3. Using passive language instead of “action” words  \n4. Not well organized, concise, or easy to skim  \n5. Too long  \nRESUME LANGUAGE SHOULD BE:  \n• Specific rather than general  \n• Active rather than passive  \n• Written to express not impress  \n• Articulate rather than“flowery”  \n• Fact-based (quantify and qualify)  \n• Written for people who scan quickly  \nDON’T:  \n• Use personal pronouns (such as I)  \n• Abbreviate  \n• Use a narrative style  \n• Number or letter categories  \n• Use slang or colloquialisms  \n• Include a picture  \n• Include age or sex  \n• List references  \n• Start each line with a date  \nRESUME TIPS  \nPLANTO WORK INTERNATIONALLY?  \nResume guidelines can vary from country to country. 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