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Are You Job Ready?

When it’s time for you to get ready for the job market - whether that's a summer job, an internship, or your first professional job, having a good resume will definitely help in the job search process. However it's still just a piece of paper and won't alone get you a great job. But if it's a strong resume that's tailored to the job description, you will have a much greater chance of landing a personal interview - and that is the most important goal for a resume. Why? Because it's usually the personal interview that determines if the person gets the job. So here are eight tips to follow to create a resume that will catch the attention of prospective employers: 1. Keep It Short. One page is ideal, but no more than 2 pages. Multiple studies have shown that the average reader takes less than six seconds to read a resume. And remember, a resume is a snapshot of the person's background not an encyclopedia. 2. Tailor Your Resume. For every job you app...