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RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING
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SECTION I: PURPOSE
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A RESUME?
A RESUME IS USED AS...
- Your self-marketing tool: A brief presentation of your qualifications.
Should be tailored to each position for which you apply
- A tool to get you an interview, not a job: Purpose is to capture the
employer's attention so that you will be offered an interview, which is ultimately what gets you the job.
- A roadmap for the interview: Employers will often use your resume to guide
their questions during an interview. Be able to discuss/elaborate on all points.
- A memory aid for employers after an interview or job fair
- A component of your graduate school application
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