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Your résumé is done. It is perfectly formatted, grammatically correct and there are no misspellings. The key word section is clearly evident. You are ready to get the résumé out there working for you. To maximize the effectiveness of this marketing tool, be sure to consider these points.
Once your résumé is good to go, you’ll be eager to hit the job market! Take a moment to review these tips to make it successful as you apply online or via email.
The most strategically written cover letter and résumé won’t be of much value if you don’t know what to do with them. Try these 5 tips in addition to responding to newspaper ads and searching online job boards.
Don’t take this step lightly! Once you have decided to hit the civilian job market, at some point you’re going to be faced with selecting professional references. These are contacts that potential interested employers want to question regarding your suitability for their requirements.
