If you want to get an employer's attention, you need to present them with a professional resume. You can bet other job candidates are writing excellent resumes, so you need to do so also. What does it take to write a professional resume?

Every page of this site is written to answer that question. Why does it take so many pages to answer what seems to be such a straightforward question? Because the answer isn't as simple as 1-2-3. There are many variables to consider - such as the resume format, your personal qualifications, targeting the employer's needs, and so on.

How you use this site is entirely up to you. The information is here - everything you need to write a professional resume. Jump around and read the different articles. Look at what you believe fits your situation best. There is no one way to approach the process…

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The first thing you need to do is something that most job candidates fail to do. They fail to think ahead. Before you even begin to write or start tapping on a keyboard, you need to spend some time reflecting on what it is that you want to accomplish with the resume. Sure, you want to be gainfully employed, but is that all?

Consider the following questions:

Are you just looking for a job or are you interested in a career? Do you want to work for a large company or a smaller one? What kind of work environment are you interested in? Are you willing to relocate to another part of the country? Are you changing careers? Do you prefer to work full-time, part-time or temporarily? Are you re-entering the workforce?

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