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1 Resumes and Cover Letters

2 What is a resume? A written Communication that clearly demonstrates your ability to produce results in an area of concern to potential employers, in a way that motivates them to meet you. Tom Jackson The Perfect Resume,1981

3 Common Resume Mistakes Too Long Disorganized Poorly typed Overwritten Too sparse Not oriented for results Too Many irrelevancies

4 Cover Letters Tell employers you want a job Say why you should get the job Introduce your resume Ask for an interview Tells employer when you will make contact

5 Action Words to Use Facilitated Operated Delivered Led Illustrated Communicated Influenced Purchased Consulted Serviced Upgraded Established Calculated Designed Maintained Motivated

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