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Writing your resume can be a challenge for even the smartest person. Remember though, nobody knows you better then you do. Here are a few tips to help you write the best possible resume:

• Be neat - nobody likes a sloppy resume!
• Use bullet lists - employers like to be able to scan through qualifications quickly.
• Use keywords - this is effective when someone is scanning your resume. These words will pop out at them.
• Use a header - employers don’t want to search your resumes when they want to contact you. Make your name, address and phone number easily visible.
• Write a cover letter - do this for each job that you are applying for even if the jobs are within the same company. Your cover letter should be tailored for each position.
• Organize your resume - include education, employment and references.
• Focus on your skills and accomplishments - this is a good time to be vane. Remember, it is ok to toot your own horn on your resume. Now is the time to shine!
• Delete anything controversial - do not include religious or political organizations unless you are applying for a job in this field.
• Use off-white fancy resume paper - many stores carry resume paper, if you don’t have any you will need to pick some up. You want your resume to be more attractive than the rest.
• Keep it brief - do not ramble on and on. Make your resume clear and to the point. Your resume should never be more than 2 pages long.
• Do not put a picture of yourself on your resume.
• Do not use scented paper or spray cologne or perfume on your resume. This is the quickest way to get it thrown in the trash!
• Spell Check - Make sure there are no typos or errors on your resume.
• Make it attractive - use a nice layout and font to make your resume eye-catching yet readable.
• Use Word - Microsoft Word has a great resume template. Use this to create a nicely formatted resume.

If you follow these guidelines, as well as be honest about your skills and abilities, you should be able to write a fine resume and hopefully land that dream job!

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