• What is the Primary Purpose of a Resume?

• In Preparation, What Should You Focus On?

• What are Your Goals?

• What Content Should be Included?

• What Content Should be Excluded?

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• Primary Purpose is to Secure an Interview!

• A Resume Markets You - Does Your Resume Do YOU Justice?

• TAILOR to Target Position

• NO Magic Format/Style

• (Robot or Human) Reader’s Goal is to Quickly• SCREEN OUT Majority of Applications• DEVELOP INTERVIEW Short-list

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• Meeting Challenges/ Needs of Organisation

• Research •Industry, Organisation, Position

• Information Sources•Job Specifications/Criteria•Nominated Contact•Public Documents (e.g. Annual Report, Press Releases)•Internet (Target Organisation Web Site)•Target Organisation and Industry Employees•Professional/Industry Associations

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• Capturing Reader's Attention

• Demonstrating Qualifications for Target Position

• Indicating Potential to Meet Challenges / Needs of Organisation

• Standing Out from Other Applicants!

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• Profile Statement

Snapshot Impression to Stimulate Interest

• Key Strengths

Relevant to Target Role

• Employment History and Contexts

Employer Profiles (Products, Services, Client/Geographic Markets, Size)

Position (Purpose, Key Responsibilities, Skills Applied, Achievements)

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• Qualifications / Training

Relevant to Target Role

• Professional Memberships

Implies Industry Knowledge, Network of Peers

• Community Engagement (Optional)

Volunteer Positions, Achievements, Skill Application

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Information with Potential to Result in Screening Out. In general:

• Age• Marital Status• Place of Birth• Reasons for Leaving Past Positions• Health Status• Political Affiliations• Religion

• Salary Expectations (Unless Requested at Time of Application)

• Referees (Unless Requested at Time of Application)

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