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    LESSON 9

    Features and
    Requirements in
    Reading and Writing | 4th Quarter

    Composing
    Professional
    Correspondence
    WRITING A
    RESUME: A
    MARKETING TOOL
    What is Resume?

    A brief account of a person’s education,


    qualifications, and previous experience,
    typically sent with a job application.
    Characteristics of a Resume:
     Its purpose is to get the interview.
     Its length varies.
     It needs change for each application.
     It is tailored according to your
    credentials.
    WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR
    RESUMÉ:
    Use bullets to list responsibilities and
    accomplishments.
     Put a number to your accomplishments.
     Keep information about education as short as
    possible.
     Use a chronological resume format.
    WHAT NOT TO PUT ON YOUR
    RESUMÉ:
     Personal information
     Typos or Factual Errors
     List of references
     Images and graphics
     List of hobbies
     Fancy Formatting
     Information in Tables
     PDF versions
    APPLICATION FOR
    COLLEGE ADMISSION
    Questions to consider:
    1. How will the school be a good fit for your
    academic interests and long term goals?
    2. What are your academic interests?
    3. Why do you want to attend to this school?
    Things to do:
     Research the college.
     Convey why you want to attend
     Market yourself
     Being unique counts
     Proofread the letter

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