A Handy Acronym for Important Resume Points

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Want to remember some of the most important points in resume preparation?

Here’s a handy acronym we came up with: FAKTSA.

F is for Focus. Your resume must be sharply focused on what type of position you seek and how you can contribute.

A is Appearance. A resume’s attractive, eye-catching appearance beats a dull or hard-to-read resume any day.

K is for Keywords. Read why they’re important.

T and S are for Transferable Skills. Read: Strategic Portrayal of Transferable Skills is a Vital Job-search Technique.

A is for Accomplishments. See this blog entry.

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