Tips From Hiring Managers

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Get advice that you can use in your job search.

  • Customize your resume to each application.
  • Be consistent throughout your resume with spacing, font and format and save as a Word document.
  • Spell out all acronyms the first time they are used, followed by the acronym in parentheses e.g., Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). 
  • Use a variety of "action words" to bring your skills and experiences to life and try to avoid using each word more than once. 
  • Use keywords; scan the job description, see what words are used most often and make sure you’ve included them in your bullet points.
  • Don’t using slang or jargon.
  • Proofread, proofread, proofread; ask family or friends to check for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Get it reviewed by an expert; the Career Services office is available to assist you.
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