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We hope that this booklet can serve as a reference guide to help you reflect on, and review, your experiences while also providing you with a framework to market your skills tangibly.  \nThe overall aim of this booklet is to arm you with relevant resources and information that will enhance your ability to articulate your assets and experiences in pursuit of non-academic jobs. However, some of the concepts discussed can be used for both academic and non-academic job searches (e.g. “parallel planning and job searching”) .  \nIn this booklet, you will find: a) brief introductions that explain various application materials, b) reflection tools that can help you form words to articulate your experience and brainstorm, c) examples of application materials, and d) core competencies from the National Association of Colleges & Employers ( NACE) and the Rackham Graduate School.  \nWe hope that you find this helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the University Career [Center at careercenter.umich.edu](Center at careercenter.umich.edu).  \nThe Resume: Quick Tips and Tricks  \nThe resume is a document that is used to provide a snapshot or brief introduction of your education, experience, and skills. The purpose of the document is not to provide your “life story,\" and thus it should be kept as concise as possible.  \nTips for Formatting a Resume  \n● We recommend that you try to limit your resume to 1-2 pages, however acceptable page length differs according to the individual industry. If you have a substantial amount of experience before your PhD program, then you may be able to argue for the appropriateness of a resume that is longer than a page.  \n○ Why is this important?: Recruiters tend to take a small amount of time in reviewing resumes, and most have a large amount of applications to review. 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