Increase
your chances of getting calls from employers. This checklist
will help you produce an effective resume:
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Research
the product |
| I have listed the
skills I enjoy using. |
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| I have listed and
prioritized my favourite fields of knowledge. |
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| I know, geographically,
where I want to work. |
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| I have prioritized my
top values. |
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| I have listed the working
conditions that work best for me. |
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| I have determined what
my motivational pattern is. |
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| I know what type of
people I want to work for and with. |
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| I know the level of
responsibility I would like to assume. |
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| I know how other people dress
for the type of work I want to do. |
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| I understand the
principles of first impressions. |
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| I have made a list of contacts
that include family, friends, former employers, coworkers,
etc. |
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| I have contacted family,
friends, and acquaintances to let them know about my work
objectives. |
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Research
the companies |
| I have a list of ten
companies I'm interested in. |
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| I have a list of
questions I need to find the answers to. |
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| I know what's important
to my ten companies, from their websites. |
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| I have met with
employers of these companies to hear what's important to them when
they hire. |
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| I know the keywords of
the industry after meeting with employers. |
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Decision
Making |
| I know the style of
resume that would be best for me. |
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| I understand the
priorities of employers, and how to link my qualifications to
their requirements. |
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| I have prepared one
resume per employer, based on their needs. |
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