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The first half to two-third of the first page is the most important BEST CONTENT FIRST
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Greg MerrillBerkeleySocial WelfareRESUME
ENHANCEMENT
Arms length: Hold the resume an arm’s distance away from you to see what it looks like visually
60 Seconds: Scan the resume in one minute or less to see what information was communicated
TWO QUICK TESTS
The first half to two-third of the first page is the most important
BEST CONTENT FIRST
CHRONOLOGICALAll experience
organized from most recent to last
Works best when you have a lot of experience in one particular area
Shows consistency and depth
HYBRIDCombines best
elements of chronological and skills-focused
Allows you to organize by focal sections and to sequence those so most desirable appear first
Shows versatility
FORMAT YOUR STRENGTHS
Choose a design that represents the professional you
Clean, Concise, Organized
Consistent Format
EDIT, EDIT, EDIT, EDIT, EDIT, EDIT, EDIT, EDIT.
FIND YOUR TEMPLATE BLISS
Use a variety of high-impact verbs that describe what you did
Quantify your results and achievements when compelling
ACT, QUANTIFY
PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION