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    The document discusses the history and purpose of resumes. It outlines how resume use has evolved since the 1960s from being used primarily by executives and professionals to becoming common for all levels by the 1970s. It also describes how resume length has changed from lengthy formats to focusing on a one page standard in the 1980s/1990s and sometimes expanding to 2-3 pages in the 1990s with an accomplishment-based format. Finally, it notes the emergence of digital scanning and emailing of resumes and encourages students to build a marketable background through education, volunteer work, internships, training courses and club involvement.

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    The document discusses the history and purpose of resumes. It outlines how resume use has evolved since the 1960s from being used primarily by executives and professionals to becoming common for all levels by the 1970s. It also describes how resume length has changed from lengthy formats to focusing on a one page standard in the 1980s/1990s and sometimes expanding to 2-3 pages in the 1990s with an accomplishment-based format. Finally, it notes the emergence of digital scanning and emailing of resumes and encourages students to build a marketable background through education, volunteer work, internships, training courses and club involvement.

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    RESUME PREPARATION

    AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS

    Course Name: Job Search


    Skills- independent study
    Course Code: ENG1751
    History of Resumes
    • In 1960’s
    resumes were used by –
    Executives
    Senior Managers
    Engineers
    And Other Professionals

    • Resume preparation firms virtually non-existent.


    • Lengthy Resumes.
    In 1970’s
    • Mid-level managers began using it.
    • Became common and made use of by all
    • Resume preparation firms began to crop
    up.
    • Resume Length – 1 to 3 pages
    • Lost reputation due to –
     Exaggerated or misleading informations
     Poorly worded
     Spelling and typing mistakes common.
    1980’s to 1990’s
    • A strong comeback
    • Resume length – one page length –
    mandatory
    • Resumes became mandatory
    • “Cattle-Call” Interviews disappeared
    • In 1990’s resume length – 2 to 3 pages –
    accomplishment-based format
    Up to now
    • Advent of Internet job posting

    • Emergence of Digitally scanned resumes


    and e-mailing of resumes
    Why Resume?
    Purpose

    Business

    Promotional

    Employment

    Other opportunities
    How to build
    a Marketable Background?
    • During Education – Be RESOURCEFUL

    and
    DEDICATED
    • Volunteer work
    • Internships: paid or volunteer
    • Research work
    • Additional training courses
    • Joining Clubs like Rotract or Lions club

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