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Resumes and Curricula Vitae

The primary purpose of a resume is to help you secure an interview –not to get you the job. Resumes contain a summary of your education, experiences, skills, and qualifications relevant to your candidacy. Employers take less than 30 seconds to review a resume. Therefore, it is essential to customize your resume for each job opportunity to pique potential employers' interest in you and increase your chances to get an interview.

There is no universally agreed upon way to write a resume or CV; however, you will find some suggestions here to organize your resume in a concise manner to make your resume or CV standout to employers.