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Frequently Asked Questions about Resumes
Covering frustrations to fonts, and everything in between.

Top 10 Pitfalls
Don't fall into these traps when writing your resume.

The Three Rs of Resume Writing
Research, research, research!

Use These Verbs in Your Resume
Verbs to use in describing your responsibilities and achievements in a focused manner.

Describing Military Experience on a Civilian Resume

Make Your Resume Scanner-Friendly
There's a great chance your resume may be scanned into a computer.
Make sure yours will survive the scan.

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Sample Resume 1  Highlighting Job-related Work Experience (MS Word)

Sample Resume 2  Combining Project and Employment Experience (MS Word)

Sample Resume 3  Describing Related Work Versus Other Jobs (MS Word)

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