Your resume should...

Be written in short concise sentences that begin with action words. A list of action words can be found at the following web page:

Job Web Action Words
http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/action.html

Avoid first and third-person pronouns (such as I, we, he, or she) and articles (such as the, a, or an)

Be relevent! Don't bother including skills and qualifications that aren't immediately relevent to the position you are applying for.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
httpL//stats.bls.gov/oco/ocoiab.htm

Be error-free! Have your resume proofread several times by someone you trust.

Have a cover letter! A cover letter should capture the employer's attention, follow a business letter format, and should generally include the following information:
* The name and address of the specific person to whom the letter is addressed
* The reason for your interest in the company or position
* Your main qualifications for the position (in brief)
* A request for an interview
* Your phone number
* Information about how to write cover letters can be found here:

SUNY Buffalo's Career Planning & Placement: Cover Letters
http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/career/oco/cpp/student/resume/coverlet.shtml

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