How to: Find a job now

Target your resume

Write or revise your resume to target your job search goal. Customize part of your resume to each job you apply for.

• Use tips from the Resume Guide to write or revise your resume.
• Include important keywords that employers use in job postings. For a refresher, use the Job Finder to scan several postings in your field.
• On your worksheet: List up to 10 keywords you find mentioned in multiple job postings in your field.
• Ask at least two people to review your resume, especially for ideas to make it easier to read, and to fix any typos or grammar mistakes.

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