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About Your Resume

• Lying (even misleading) can get you in trouble, maybe even fired

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Resumes

• Resumes sell you and can also cause you problems– Almost all companies have some prevision in

their employment agreements that you can be fired for misrepresenting yourself

• Accurate history of employment– Have reference and contact list for yourself

• Strengths, weaknesses, lessons learned• Understand new job & how past

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What to Put on Your Resume

• Super programmer– Faster than a speeding bullet (low mussel velocity)– Able to leap (tall?) buildings– More powerful than a locomotive (on a toy train set)– Walk on water (if suitably frozen)

• Internet expert (lots of browsing and games)• Java | Unix | C++ | Oracle | MS Server EXPERT

– How to tell– How to justify (certifications)

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Improve Your Resume – I

• Emphasize results! (action verbs)• Be targeted.• Use keywords! (electronic sorts for keywords)• Show business savvy. (Microsoft Word)• Add a 'Summary of Qualifications' section.• One page is best. (initially)• Make it visually appealing.• Don't lie! Don’t try to exaggerate your skills.• Use a clear job title. (IT Systems Analyst,

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Improve Your Resume – II

• Be complete. No abbreviations or acronyms• Make points fast.• Justify Experience.• Be perfect. Proofread carefully.• Make it readable.• Avoid graphics or gimmicks.• Don't state salary.• No tag lines. Employers know you'll provide

references if they request them• Don't advertise negative information.• Update often.

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