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The following pages are excerpts from Career Services’ Career Planning Guide 2010 The O ce of Career Services at Princeton University publishes the Career Planning Guide as a resource for our students to assist them in developing their career plans and the skills and relationships necessary to pursue their post-graduation goals. It is best used as a complement to the full array of services, programs, and resourc ered b ce. 36 University Place, Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08544 Please visit our website at /career for the complete publication. How to Write Resumes © Copyright 2010 by The Trustees of Princeton University No part of this handout may be reproduced without written permission. How to Write Resumes HOW TO WRITE RESUMES THAT GET NOTICED A resume is a succinct outline of your education, experience, activities, accomplishments, and skills as they pertain to your employment goals. Employers may spend only 30 seconds scanning a resume to determine whether your background matches their requirements. So, you need to think of your resume as a marketing tool that demonstrates that your product (you) meets the needs of your potential customer (the employer). Effective resumes get noticed because they: • Emphasize relevant accomplishments and potential contributions • Focus on the skills necessary in a particular field or the requirements of a specific position • Are concise, well-organized, and easy to read SIX STEPS TO AN EFFECTIVE RESUME Self-Evaluation ▲ Resume writing is different from other styles of writing.