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Once you have completed your resume, consider making an appointment with a career advisor,  \nwho can help you make a good resume great.  \nResume Key Points  \nThe purpose of a resume is to get an interview.  \nYour interview should get you a job. If you’re geƫ ng interviews from your resume, mission accomplished!  \nA resume is a markeƟng tool, not a history piece.  \nDecide carefully what to include and leave out. It’s not your life story; it’s your personal sales pitch.  \nIf possible, keep your resume to one page.  \nDefinitely use a clean, succinct style. Your resume may be judged in 10-30 seconds. Only when you have enough relevant content should you go to two pages.  \nTarget your resume to the job you are applying for.  \nRead job descripƟons and requirements with care and be specific and parƟcular in showing your suitability for that parƟcular posiƟon. The resume is a snapshot of your experience and background and needs to tell the story of how you developed the skills for the posiƟon.  \nPretend you’re the hiring manager.  \nAsk yourself,“Can this person do the job?”  \nLook objecƟvely—use only what is wriƩen to make your determinaƟon.  \nHave your resume ready at all Ɵmes.  \nIt takes Ɵme to create a good resume and you’ll want to respond quickly when an opportunity comes your way. Don’t wait unƟl the last minute—create or update yours today!  \nGetting Started  \nFormaƫng  \nThere is one thing all good resumes have in common—the key informaƟon is easy to find. Making things easy for employers is all about knowing how to use space wisely. You have a very brief amount of space to capture a reader’s aƩenƟon, and structuring your informaƟon in visually appealing ways can help draw the eye to the most perƟnent points.  \nContent  \nYour content needs to tell the story of your experiences in a way that highlights the knowledge and skills that are applicable for the available posiƟon. Part of telling that story is deciding what the important parts are and minimizing or leaving out experiences that don’t relate.  \nHow you describe what you’ve done also makes adifference. Clear, concise phrases with descripƟve word choices tell a more powerful story.  \nWhat You’ll Find in this Guide  \nAnatomy of a Resume 2  \nFormaƫ ng 3  \nContent 4  \nResume Makeover 5  \nResume Samples 6-12  \nReferences 13  \nResume AcƟon Verbs by FuncƟon 14  \nCareer and Employment Services • Howarth 101 • [ces@pugetsound.edu](ces@pugetsound.edu) • 253.879.3161 • [pugetsound.edu/ces](pugetsound.edu/ces)  \nAnatomy of a Resume  \nWhile there is no single way to create a resume, there are some standard categories that most resumes will include. Employers need to spot qualifications quickly and prefer seeing the information in a clear and easy to read format.  \n|  | |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Identifying Information\u003Cbr>Includes name, address, phone number, and professional email address |  |\n\nOther Categories  \nWill vary, depending on your goal. 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