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My resume is packed with industry-specific language and crucial keywords.
My resume emphasizes and quantifies my achievements to show not only what I have
done, but also how well I have done it.
My resume contains superior grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.
My resume uses varied action verbs and powerful marketing phrases.
My resume emphasizes how I will benefit employers and meet their precise needs.
My resume engages the reader from the outset and maintains interest throughout.
My resume clearly communicates my job target and the key strengths I bring to
the table within the first few lines of text.
My resume uses an eye-catching, inviting, and original design (not a template).
My resume includes ASCII (plain-text) and scannable versions to enable e-mail,
web, and electronic distribution/storage.
My resume communicates and targets my key transferable skills.
My resume minimizes my potential weaknesses and turns negative "red flags" into
positive assets.
My resume uses the most effective format, style, and strategy for my particular
situation.
( My resume utilizes CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) statements in a compelling
way.
( My resume uses the same marketing techniques used by companies to sell my unique
"brand" to employers.
If you checked 13-14 boxes:
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