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Modifying resume format He suggests, “One of the keys to strengthening the
resume is to change the ‘Professional Experience’ section title
to ‘Selected Professional Accomplishments,’ and change the
bullets accordingly. Martin does an excellent job of describing
activities, using bullets that consistently start with action verbs.
He ignores the results and outcomes that are the accomplishments
from the standpoints of his employers and their customers. He should
use action verbs to introduce the results. Then his existing bullets
become the ‘how’ of getting it done.’’ The summary of
qualifications needs some polishing. It “misses the opportunity to
mention security clearances, important today in Homeland Defense
hiring, and languages—especially if he can deliver his skills in
four languages.’’ Steeg also suggeststhat Martin add a skills
section that points out proficiency in software, hardware and other
areas. One big point: Read carefully for typos. “The rule is
absolutely, positively no typos.’’ —LA Times-Washington
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Robert Martin spent 22 years with the Air Force.
Since 2004, he has been a civilian management analyst and records
manager.
Martin’s resume shows that he has held four jobs in two
years, says George Steeg, who leads a resume-writing class. “Since
it’s only three employers, we collapse to three employer headings.
If it’s possible to show ‘promoted to’ or ‘selected for’
in the most recent assignment for the most recent employer, it will
help. Similarly, showing ‘recruited for’ or ‘requested to’
if possible for the two earlier civilian employers will also
help.’’ 
