FOUR STEPS TO GET STARTED
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Accomplishments Rather than simply listing a task you were given, you should attempt to define or quantify how you utilized your skills to complete that assignment. A task would be “kept inventory”, while an accomplishment statement would be “Managed daily inventory of over 1,000 classifications of medical supplies.” Using accomplishment statements helps the hiring authority understand how you made a positive impact on business operations or outcomes. In the sample resumes at the end of this chapter you will find many examples of accomplishment statements. Job Search Goals Establish clear objectives for your search. What kind of company do you want to work for? What size? In what field? What sorts of jobs are you seeking?
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After you complete these steps, you’ll have a list of your previous job titles, dates of employment, employers’ name and address, a list of at least 20 of your job-related hard and soft skills, accomplishment statements that include most of those skills, and a set of job search goals that you can use in your objective statement, cover letter, interview and in other ways. Writing the Resume A good resume has critical content elements that must be complete and compelling. There are a few general guidelines for showcasing your experience and skills on just one or two pages. Resumes are fairly predictable in features and information, but some choices have to be made. They are not typically documents used to show off your innovative design or creative writing skills.
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