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They communicate how an applicant’s skills, abilities and interests match a specific employer’s job requirements for a specific position. Employers are not seeking “the perfect candidate”, but rather a candidate who is a good “fit” for a specific job. Resumes are very individualized to person and type of job. Resume writing is a formal unique style of writing not used elsewhere. There are many different opinions about how to write a resume. Listed below are some general resume guidelines.  \nResearch and extensive editing are necessary to write an effective resume and cover letter. It can easily take four hours to write an effective resume and cover letter.  \nResearch the job and company. Review job descriptions for specific positions; job descriptions for the same position at other companies; company culture, mission, and press releases found on company website; and informational interviews with an acquaintance, who is working in the same position at another company, if possible.  \nEdit resume repeatedly for typos, spelling, grammar, brevity, and consistency in format. When you think the resume is ready to send, ask three more persons to proof your resume. Fresh eyes will often catch a mistake.  \nBe concise, you have approximately 6 to 15 seconds to gain the attention of the employer. Focus on strengths. Use bullets on resumes (dashes, if an e-resume), to highlight achievements in quantifiable terms.  \nBe honest and genuine. Never lie or misrepresent abilities on a resume or cover letter.  \nTell one story about your work. Include only relevant work experiences that highlight how your abilities/interests match the employer’s needs outlined in the job description.  \nCritically important information should be listed in the top one third of resume page.  \nUsually this is the contact information, objective or professional summary, education, and some of the relevant work experience. If the reader is not interested in the top third of the first page of a resume, it is usually discarded.  \nResume length should be appropriate for work experience. One page resumes are usually appropriate for traditional college students, who may not have much work experience. Nontraditional students, who have accrued many years of work experience, require a longer resume. Limit work experience to the last 10 to 15 years, in most cases.  \nResume paper should be used to apply for jobs by USPS mail. Take paper copies of resumeson resume paper to interviews, even if you initially applied online. Resume paper should display a watermark when held up to a light. Only use conservative colors, white or ivory, with no flecks or design. Use the same resume paper for references.  \nChronological or functional resumes may be used. Most employers prefer chronological resumes, especially for the traditional college graduate. Functional resumes may be used to highlight key functions used in multiple jobs over many years.  \nApplicant Tracking Software (ATS) systems scan chronological resumes more easily. ATS systems are used by 95% of all employers to scan resumes; scanning for minimum requirements, then, ranking candidates for selection. Do not use resume templates, because they render resumes invisible to ATS. Additionally, some ATS systems cannot scan bolded, italicized or underlined text. This is not a consideration when submitting a resume in person.  \nInclude relevant keywords from job description to meet online resume screening software requirements in resumes and cover letters. 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