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A resume is a brief summary of your qualifications, education, and experiences relevant to your job search objective. The purpose of a resume is to obtain an interview. Employers will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume; therefore, the information must be conveyed in a clear, well-organized style. To get started on your resume, make a list of information about yourself—details of your experiences including pertinent coursework, paid and volunteer work, awards, clubs, research projects and special skills. The sections of a resume are listed below.
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