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While there are no hard and fast rules regarding resume preparation, there are certain things that are definitely part of the do and don’t list. If you want a strong résumé that generates results, (who doesn’t?) then the following information will certainly be helpful as you embark on creating your own self-marketing masterpiece:

DON’T: Write an objective statement. The purpose of your resume is to help the hiring manager understand what you can do for them, not what you are looking for. Your headline will address this.

DO: Make sure resume has a strong headline at the top. This gives the reader immediate information regarding your professional background and a quick understanding of what you do / who you are.

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DON’T: Write a summary with cliches and outdated phrases that are seen everywhere and scream: “I didn’t know what to put here, so I created something boring and uninspiring.”

DO: Create a short paragraph under the headline that drives an immediate impact. Provide an example of something you did that resulted in a positive outcome. Write the section so it provides information regarding what you are capable of complemented by some qualitative information that describes you as a person.

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DON’T: Highlight things that you are not interested in doing again on the resume. You only have one chance to make a great impression.

DO: Provide the reader with a compelling look at what your capabilities are. Reference examples with the results for the things you enjoyed doing. Trust me, there will be plenty of things that you don’t want to do – there always is!

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DON’T: Be redundant, repeat yourself, repeat yourself, repeat yourself. Once it’s on the resume, you don’t need to repeat yourself!

DO: Keep your information clear and to the point. Remember the reader is going to scan your document and in a matter of seconds make a determination. Give ‘em a taste – not the plate.

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DON’T: Go back more than 15 years. They don’t need to know everything you did since birth.

DO: Create an Additional Experience or Early Experience section that lists the name of the Company and your title. What you did during that time is probably not relevant to showcase. As they say: “You’ve come a long way, baby.”

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DON’T: List irrelevant hobbies or extraneous information.

DO: Keep all of the information relevant and timely. Memberships, publications, licenses, and certifications should be referenced...