Why a Resume?
When calling on potential customers, sales representatives discuss and display their product in the most favorable way. They know this enhances the prospects of a sale. The same principle applies when you’re in the job market. You are really selling your education, abilities, and experience to prospective employers. Presenting yourself to these individuals in the best possible light is essential to a successful job search. Because your resume will often be an employer’s initial contact with you, it must create that all-important good first impression. A resume is supposed to give the reader a brief yet substantive summary of who you are and what you can do. If done right, your resume should also make the recipient view you positively, want to learn more, and then call you for an interview.
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