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Dear Central Florida Job Seeker,

Orlando Jobs.com puts you right in front of some of the best employers in Central Florida and strives to pave the path towards helping you attain your professional goals. We're glad you're taking the time each month to let us share some tips on how to get ahead in your job search. This issue will focus on the importance of having an exceptional resume.

Sincerely,
Robin Doering
Marketing Coordinator

Effective Resume Writing
Writing a good resume may be the most important step in your job search process. Think of your resume as a first impression. You only have one chance to come across favorably before the person reading it decides to file it away with the rest or calls you for that interview.  Your resume should highlight experiences that are relevant to the position you wish to fill. To maximize your chances for an interview, your resume should capture a person’s attention within 30 seconds. Here are some additional tips on writing an effective resume:

• Verbage - Use only past-tense verbs even when writing about your current job. This creates consistency throughout your resume.
• Quantify - Quantify your accomplishments. Employers are looking for results-oriented employees who save time and reduce costs. Only include job duties on your resume if you can follow them up with the result that was produced.
• Specify - Be as specific as possible. Use words that describe the size and qualities of your projects.
  
• Length - Do not exceed two pages in length. One page is preferable but if you have a lot of experience, two pages is acceptable.
  
• Proofread - Have someone proofread your resume before you send it. In addition to using Spell check, it’s always good to have a second pair of eyes read your resume over.

Question & Answer
If you have any questions about using our website, feel free to contact us by email and we may share your question in an upcoming issue!

Q. I want to delete my profile. I am fully employed. Please tell me how. Thank you.

A. There's no need to delete your information from our website. You never know when you might find yourself back in the job market. The good news is that once you find a job, you can make your resume inactive so that employers cannot find your information in search results. From the candidate homepage, turn Resume Searchable to off. Next time you are looking for a job, you can update your information and then turn it back on. It's that easy!