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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