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Resume and Cover Letter Guidelines

What is a Resume?

Your resume is a sales tool; advertising your skills, qualifications and goals. It is often a prospective employer's first look at you , so you must make this an effective introduction - a concise statement of your skills and strengths.

The primary purpose of your resume is to get an interview. It should emphasize why an employer should meet and hire you. Stress your skills and abilities and give examples of your accomplishments.

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