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You will be prompted to make a copy of the document for your own use .\u003Cbr>If you have a current resume, you may also want to have a copy available to review during your learning. |  |\n\nPurpose of a Resume  \n\n| ● Tells your story and celebrates your talents\u003Cbr>● Provides an introduction and grabs the attention of the reader\u003Cbr>● Provides a portrait of your strongest skills and accomplishments\u003Cbr>● Shows how you're a match for a position and/or organization\u003Cbr>● Serves as the screening tool to evaluate your qualifications pursuant to the job posting, and determine if an interview will be offered\u003Cbr>● Creates a sense of your personal brand | |\n| --- | --- |\n\n[Canva.com](Canva.com) (resume template)  \nKey Features of a Resume  \n\n|  |  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| ●●\u003Cbr>●\u003Cbr>●● | Name and Address Email and Phone contact\u003Cbr>Consider strengths applicable to future job role(s)\u003Cbr>Completed Degrees Degrees in Progress with expected date of completion | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| ●\u003Cbr>●●\u003Cbr>● | Include dates and certifying organization(s)\u003Cbr>Start with most recent List dates of employment, job title, employer, location\u003Cbr>Applicable to past or future job role(s) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| In | Personal formation |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Skills and\u003Cbr>Talents |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| E | ducation |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nClick to hear some resume tips  \nFormat and Style Guide  \n\n| Style + Substance = Visual Interest Use of color and icons to accentuate your work.\u003Cbr>● Create and eye catching header with contact information\u003Cbr>● Illustrate section headings like “Employment History” or “Education”\u003Cbr>● List next to each individual skill to highlight a key concept\u003Cbr>● Maintain consistency in choices of font, size, and type color | | Freepik: Simple phone and email icons that are ready to be downloaded and placed into your resume in just a few steps.\u003Cbr>Icons8: A huge library of colorful and monochromatic free icons that can be used on Word resumes.\u003Cbr>[Resume.io](Resume.io : Simply choose a template)[ :](Resume.io : Simply choose a template)[ Simply choose a template](Resume.io : Simply choose a template)[ ](Resume.io : Simply choose a template)like Stockholm or New York where attractive symbols are already built into the page layout then download your resume as a Word doc or PDF. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nCustomization  \n\n| ●●\u003Cbr>●\u003Cbr>●\u003Cbr>●●\u003Cbr>● | Use a Headshot\u003Cbr>Include icons paired with text  Utilize power verbs (and more ) for clear and specific communication\u003Cbr>Use color blocking to highlight key information\u003Cbr>Include an objective or vision statement Create a digital resume, and include links to work samples or video resume\u003Cbr>Use an online resume builder  | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n[Canva.com](Canva.com) (resume template)  \nAdditional Resources  \nFCPS Career Development  \nCanva Graphic Designs  \n(resume builder)  \n[Resume.io](Resume.io)  \n(resume builder)","cbCaipQbg8xoZbTk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipQbg8xoZbTk","pdf",610275,8,"English","# Resume Writing\n## Purpose of a Resume\n## Key Features of a Resume\n## Format and Style Guide\n## Customization\n## Additional Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of a resume in the job search process?\",\"answer\":\"A resume tells your story, highlights talents and strongest skills, introduces you to the reader, and demonstrates alignment with a position and/or organization. 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