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Essential Resume Writing Tips
By Michelle Dumas
For many people, the thought of writing a resume can be confusing and even intimidating. Whether
you have recently graduated from college, or whether you have been in the workforce for many years
and are looking for a new and better job, having a properly prepared resume is essential for your
success. Your resume is your prospective employer's first view of you--it must convince him that you
are the person he should hire for the job.
When writing their own resumes, many people make either of two mistakes. Either they provide too
much information, or they do not provide enough. As your prospective employer is busy, it is unwise to
go overboard with too much information, the wrong kinds of information, and unnecessary details.
Similarly, as he needs to know exactly what your qualifications are, being too modest about your
accomplishments and other relevant facts will not be in your favor.
The best resume will tell your prospective employer what you can bring to the job and what you can
offer to the company itself. The information you include on your resume should be clear and brief.
While there are a number of different formats of resumes, whichever resume format you choose the
most important rule is that your resume be absolutely accurate and truthful. You will need to provide
the names of your previous employers, and the dates during which you worked for each company.
You will also need the names and dates of your college attendance. As various other types of
experiences are an a