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Your resume can make all the difference in a tough job market.  We’ll find out what you need to build the perfect resume so you land that job. If you haven’t done a new resume for a while, some things have changed.  Since most resumes are sent electronically, you don’t have to buy the fancy paper.  It’s a good idea to have a few copies to bring to interviews but plain printer paper will do. Keywords are important.  Some companies have a program that will scan through them.  Use the words that are in the job post in your resume so those keywords get a hit. A cover letter is still important if the interview will be the first time you are meeting the interviewer.  Include your skills, why you are applying and why you want to work for that company.  Again, using keywords are important. Some things you want to leave off your resume:  any job you worked for less than six months unless it’s covering a gap in employment.  Don’t use action words like, “achieved” or “adapted.”  Don’t do a “cutesy” resume, just a st