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Chapter 9 Résumé/CVCover letters (p120,123) Why do people write Résumé? (P123) to communicate your experience, skills and education related to a specific position to an employer. Job search tool providing you with your first opportunity to market yourself to an employer. There is no one right way to create a Résumé. Your Résumé will be and should be as individual as you are. Skills Assessment Have a clear sense of what it is you have to offerskills that set you apart from others. Remember the employer has to believe that you are the best buy. Employer View on Résumés clear and concise. Customized for each position applied for. Look for people who give a little extra effort. Try to put yourself in the employers shoes; to the point; well-structured and easy to read in 30 seconds or less. Tips on a good Résumé In/no more than 2 pages; With the preferable/common font and point: Arial or Times New Roman; 12 point; Be of right format such as Word or pdf; For long-year-working persons: detailed // from the nearest experiences; not beyond 12 years will be welcome; begin with bachelor degree and the university (specify the major; stm. omission of the year is allowed) What should not go on your Résumé Religion Gender (including pregnancy) Race Sexual orientation Age Family status Political affiliation National or ethnic origin Health Handicap or disability Marital status Social insurance number Photograph of yourself Transferable skills Résumé Pros: Highlights your key skills/special strength Good for job seekers with a clear job focus/knowledge De-emphasizes trouble spots (outdated edu. Background / history) Save the employer time/energy trying to figure out what you can do Cons: Take more effort to put together Some employers will be less familiar/comfortable with the type Not suitable for those with little related paid/non-paid experience and a limited number of skill