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Resume tips
They say that first impressions are the most powerful – so make your
first impression a great one with a strong, well-structured resume. Think of
your resume as a personal marketing opportunity – a chance to reveal the
best examples of your experience, education, accomplishments, skills and abilities
to us.
Spend some time developing or updating your resume with each job application.
You may wish to customize your resume, to ensure that your relevant experience
and qualifications are highlighted to your advantage.
The first key steps to consider in putting together a strong resume are:
- Give serious thought to the kinds of jobs you are interested in,
and spend some time researching the responsibilities of - and qualifications
for – those positions.
- Think about why the job is right for you, and what skills
and experience you can bring to the role.
- List the experience and accomplishments you have that
will best demonstrate your expertise and potential performance in the position.
- Summarize your abilities, accomplishments and skills in
your resume.
