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networking

The process of making and using contacts for obtaining and updating career information

resume

a structured, written summary of your education, employment background, and job qualifications

applicant tracking system

attempt to analyze content on resumes in order to find good matches with company job descriptions

functional resume

emphasizes skills and accomplishments rather than work experience or dates

common concerns for employers

frequent job changes, gaps in work history, inexperience, over-qualification, job termination for cause, long-term employment with one company, criminal record

combination resume

meshes the skills focus of the functional format with the job history focus of the chronological format

6 formats to produce resume in

printed traditional resume, printed scannable resume, electronic plain-text file, Microsoft word file, online resume, PDF file

Gather all pertinent personal info

specific dates, duties, accomplishments, previous jobs, formal degrees, training certificates, academic awards, scholarships

chronological resume

the work experience section dominates and is placed immediately after your contact information and introductory statement; most common, preferred by employers

When writing your resume

use short crisp phrases, focus on what reader wants to know, avoid using word "I", start phrases with strong action words