A resume helps an employer to determine if you meet the requirements for the job. Its role is to convince an employer that you have the skills and experience they want. A resume also highlights what you have to offer their business. Your resume is a marketing tool and it must sell you and your job-related skills.

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HINTS ON RESUME WRITING

• A resume needs to be well organised, easy to read, interesting and in a professional format.
• There is no right or wrong way to present a resume, however there are some that work better than others.
• A resume needs to be constantly adapted to the changing requirements of the labour market.
• A resume should be typed with details placed under major headings.
• The length of a basic resume is generally between two to three pages long. Use point form where possible to keep it concise.
• The length of a functional resume is one page only.
• Only use information relevant to the employer. This may mean you have slightly different resumes for different job applications.
• Always try to start statements with positive action words.
• Contact referees to check they are still agreeable to being a positive referee and give them some information about the position.