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HOC Employment Initiative Program
 Resume Writing
A resume is a tool that helps you get an
interview. It is a summary of your education and relevant
professional experience and skills. The appearance and format of
your resume are important but you also have to pay attention to the
content. In general, a resume should be concise, easy to understand,
and organized logically; in most cases it should be only one page in
length.
Why do you need a resume?
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Employers expect you to have one
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A good resume will help you present what you have to offer to an
employer
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Using the Internet in your job search requires one
 Tips on writing an effective resume
Types of resumes
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Chronological resume
Is a listing of your work experiences in a chronological order;
beginning with your most recent work
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Skills or functional resume
Your experience is organized under key skills.
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Combination resume
Includes elements of both, the chronological and skills formats. It
allows you to use resume features that fit you best.
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