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What’s Inside the Guide?
Our resume guide template provides a structured format, reducing the stress of creating a resume from scratch.
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Step-by-step instructions for each resume section
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Examples of professional summaries and skills sections
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Tips for listing your education and professional experience
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Prompts for creating strong, measurable achievement statements
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Answers to common resume FAQs
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- Barack Obama.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open the file?
After downloading you should be able to open the .docx file in Word, OpenOffice, or Google docs.
What skills should I include on my resume?
- If you have employment gaps or limited professional experience, acquiring new skills demonstrates that you've been actively investing in your career development.
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Many platforms, such as Google, Salesforce, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and edX, offer affordable or free courses. Many of these programs also have scholarship opportunities you can apply for.
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Tailoring your upskilling efforts to match the requirements of your target job allows you to highlight these newly acquired skills during job fairs.
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Upskilling is a clear sign to employers that you're committed to continuous improvement. It shows your dedication to staying current and competitive in your field.
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If you feel unqualified for a role, don’t let that stop you from applying! Submitting an application is free. Companies are focusing on skills more now than ever before, and a job posting typically reflects a “unicorn” or a wishlist of skills. Most candidates don’t meet all qualifications.
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