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    The typical resume sections are name and contact information, summary or objective, work experience, skills, education, and references. It provides examples and tips for each section, such as including achievements in the summary, describing relevant extracurricular activities in lieu of work experience for fresh graduates, and listing references who can speak to a candidate's job performance. The document also covers resume formatting best practices like using a simple font and clear headings.

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    The typical resume sections are name and contact information, summary or objective, work experience, skills, education, and references. It provides examples and tips for each section, such as including achievements in the summary, describing relevant extracurricular activities in lieu of work experience for fresh graduates, and listing references who can speak to a candidate's job performance. The document also covers resume formatting best practices like using a simple font and clear headings.

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    Job Search Lesson 1

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    The typical resume sections are name and contact information, summary or objective, work experience, skills, education, and references. It provides examples and tips for each section, such as including achievements in the summary, describing relevant extracurricular activities in lieu of work experience for fresh graduates, and listing references who can speak to a candidate's job performance. The document also covers resume formatting best practices like using a simple font and clear headings.

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    Lesson 1: Preparing Your Resume


    Resume
    • Sometimes called a curriculum vitae or CV
    • Usually has the following parts:
    • Name and contact information
    • Summary or objective
    • Work experience
    • Skills
    • Education
    • References

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    Name and Contact
    Information
    • Indicate your full name, mobile number and
    email address
    • Use an email address that is based on your
    name and easy for potential employers to
    remember

    ✓ Amanda.DeGuzman@gmail.com
    ✘ kitty123@gmail.com

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    Summary or Objective
    • 1 to 2 sentences highlighting achievements, top skills,
    work objective
    • Skip buzzwords like "hardworking" or "team player"
    • Include a hard skill or soft skill
    • Mention career passions and why you are applying for
    the position

    “Computer Science graduate passionate about data engineering and machine


    learning. Highly-capable leader, having led multiple Senior class projects to
    completion. Proficient in a range of modern technologies including Python, Java and
    Scala. Looking for opportunities to further enhance skills in functional programming
    and data analytics."

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    work experience
    • Companies understand that fresh graduates
    do not have formal job experience
    • Describe other activities that show your
    skills and work ethic, such as:
    • Part-time work
    • Work for family business
    • Internships
    • Volunteer work
    • Extra-curricular activities like clubs and sports

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    Skills
    • Describe hard skills, which are related to
    specific knowledge and abilities needed for
    a job, such as:
    • Project management skills
    • Computer skills
    • Copywriting
    • Graphic design
    • Bookkeeping
    • Research

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    Skills
    • Describe soft skills, which are related to
    personal qualities that can help you do well
    in the workplace, such as:
    • Details-orientation
    • Adaptability
    • Communication skills (oral and written)
    • Problem-solving
    • Time management
    • Resourcefulness

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    Example for college graduate:
    education ABC University, 2016 – 2021
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude
    • List your most recent educational Merit Scholar
    experience first
    XYZ High School, 2012 – 2016
    • Include the name of the school, Honors section, final class average of 91.5
    years attended, honors received Class representative, Student Council
    and positions held
    • May also include certification Example for current college student:
    courses and vocational classes 123 University, 2019 – present
    Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
    Diploma expected 2023
    Completed Coursework: Accounting,
    Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior

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    References
    • Refer to people who can provide a
    prospective employer with insight on your
    job performance, personality, and work style
    • Can be a former teacher, class adviser,
    guidance counselor or supervisor

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    resume format
    • There are several resume templates online
    that you can choose from
    • Make sure your resume looks neat, easy to
    read and professional
    • Use a simple font
    • Use clear headings, bullet points and short
    paragraphs
    • Double-check spelling and grammar

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