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It explains what a resume is for, how to identify personal qualifications through knowledge, attributes, accomplishments, and skills, and how to write achievement-focused statements using action words. It covers selecting an appropriate resume style (chronological, functional, and combination), organizing content, and preparing for interviews before, during, and after with practical do’s and don’ts, plus supporting references and templates.","Resume Writing and  \nInterview Preparation  \nNYS Department of Civil Service  \nCareer Mobility Office  \n(518) 485-6199 or 1-800-553-1322 [cmo@cs.ny.gov](cmo@cs.ny.gov)  \nTable of Contents  \nWhat is a resume ........................................................................................................... 3  \nHow to get started ....................................................................................................... 3  \nHow to get started, continued…........................................................................... 4  \nChoosing the right resume style ........................................................................... 4  \nResume tip sheet .......................................................................................................... 6  \nHow to organize your resume................................................................................. 8  \nCover letters .................................................................................................................... 9  \nReferences ...................................................................................................................... 12  \nInterviews ....................................................................................................................... 13  \nBefore the Interview .................................................................................................. 14  \nTips for the day of the interview ......................................................................... 15  \nAt the interview ........................................................................................................... 16  \nAfter the interview, do’s and don’ts .................................................................. 17  \nCongratulations! You got hired! .......................................................................... 18  \nResources ....................................................................................................................... 20  \nAppendix 1 – Skill sets ............................................................................................. 21  \nAppendix 2 – Sample chronological resume................................................. 22  \nAppendix 3 – Sample functional resume ........................................................ 23  \nAppendix 4 – Sample combination resume ................................................... 24  \nAppendix 5 – Sample listing of action verbs ................................................ 25  \nAppendix 6 – Skills matching exercise ........................................................... 26  \nAppendix 7 – Sample cover letter ...................................................................... 27  \nAppendix 8 – Sample reference page ............................................................... 28  \nAppendix 9 – Sample interview questions ..................................................... 29  \nAppendix 10 – Questions to ask at the interview ...................................... 36  \nAppendix 11 – Sample thank you note............................................................. 37  \nWhat is a resume  \nA resume is a document summarizing your experience, education, skills and accomplishments that it used to apply for a job. 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