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Resume Do's and Dont's Personalize your writing. TRUE FALSE Use action or power words. TRUE FALSE Set a natural and warm tone, along with a crisp, clear style. TRUE FALSE Use brief and direct descriptions. TRUE FALSE Write dollar figures in number form. TRUE FALSE Use short, concise sentences. TRUE FALSE Write in the language of your potential employer. TRUE FALSE Always make your selling pitch future-oriented. TRUE FALSE Reflect your uniqueness. TRUE FALSE Mention your employer's name, if possible. TRUE FALSE Quantify your achievements. TRUE FALSE Make it accomplishment-oriented. TRUE FALSE Sell your ability, as well as your experience. TRUE FALSE Place personal data at the top. TRUE FALSE Include a summary of your main selling points at the top. TRUE FALSE Peak the reader's interest early and give them a reason to read on. TRUE FALSE Keep it neat and easy to read. TRUE FALSE If a former job title does not accurately reflect your real responsibilities, you should use functional titles. TRUE FALSE Generously use capital letters, underlining, italics and bold type to stand out. TRUE FALSE Include accomplishments that directly relate to your job objective. TRUE FALSE Have someone proofread and critique it for you. TRUE FALSE List your highest educational degree first. TRUE FALSE State your salary requirements. TRUE FALSE List your references. TRUE FALSE Be very modest. TRUE FALSE List your job duties in detail. TRUE FALSE Never go over one page. TRUE FALSE Load with keywords at the beginning or end. TRUE FALSE Create a resume that matches as many jobs of interest as possible. TRUE FALSE Inflate your skills a little, if you're a close enough match. TRUE FALSE

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