[Business writing] Resume

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General Guidelines:

• focus on the employer's need.
• tell what you have to offer the employer
• include only relevant skills, achievements & education
• 1 page (if you write 2 pages, fill it up)
• avoid personal pronouns "I, me, my"
• resumes should be different (alter each on th the job you're applying for)
• when describing skills & accomplishments use action verbs

    e.g. Resume Action Verbs: http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/skills/resumes/verbs.html

 

 

Worst cover letter in the world

- www.blurtit.com/videos/?517248923 

 

February 21, 2012 (TUE)

- Paul Kim's writing class