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"Organization is not an option, it is a fundamental survival skill and distinct competitive advantage."
-Pam N. Woods
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| Dos & Don'ts to advance your job search |
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An easy and inexpensive way to get organized is to keep all your information filed and labeled. You can use an accordian file, or a divided binder with pockets. Keep your electronic files organized and easily accessible as well, and don't forget to back up your information on a flash drive. Find a method and organizational tool that works best for you, and stick to it. This file or binder will follow you throughout your career, being updated as necessary. |
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Take some time up front to get organized. Assemble all the material you have, and make note of the items you need to get on the
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters Checklist. This includes academic information (degrees, diplomas, transcripts), work information (job descriptions, resumes) and any other information that may be relevant to your job search. List your credentials, including any professional designations, special training, awards, volunteer experience and anything else that contributed to your knowledge and experience. List all of the jobs you've ever had - you'll be coming back to this list later. Also, make note of the people you want to have as your references, including their names, titles, contact information, relationship to you and other relevant information that comes to mind.
Having all these items on hand, or knowing how to access them if necessary, will save you time and effort later on when you'll be focused on other things. In addition, it's a great exercise to refamiliarize yourself with who you are, what you've done, and what you've accomplished. Getting organized now will prime you for the task of actually sitting down to work on your resume.
See Related Action: 1.2 Getting Started: Get Organized
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| A resume is intended to be a factual document. Everything you say in your resume should be 100% true. Make sure you report your credentials accurately and that you can verify them if necessary. At any time during your employment, your resume may be referred to or checked against for any number of reasons - such as the potential for a promotion. You don't want an inaccurate resume coming back to haunt you. |
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