Resumes and vitae guide

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The resume is:
• A brief, concise document that summarizes your background.
• Is tailored to the purpose for which it is being used.
• Can open the door to an interview, but is just the start in an internship or job search.
• Also be used in applying for graduate or professional school, scholarships, and other purposes.

Our advice:	Advice from others:
Integrity and honesty in your job search Vitae (curriculum vitae) is a more extensive document typically used by those with graduate education pursuing positions in academia or research. Length of your resume or vitae Page layout \| templates \| formats \| samples Content \| sections including the elusive, challenging objective. Should I include my GPA? + other FAQs Do I need an objective on my resume? Should I do a video resume? Federal job search has its own resume guidelines. Listing web site on resume \| online portfolio \| online presence Most frequent resume mistakes Hard copy \| e-mailing \| submitting online Scannable resumes: a brief history lesson. Resume reviews \| advising	Words to strike from your resume. Forbes. No boring objectives, and more. Should I do a video resume? Most say no. CareerTV.com > job search > resume
	VT quick reference:
	What IS my VT degree? B.S./B.A., M.A...? VT undergraduate degrees & majors [University Registrar] VT graduate programs & degrees [Graduate Catalog] Degrees, abbreviations \| capitalization [University Relations]
	Apostrophe, grammar, writing:
	Purdue Online Writing Lab > apostrophe English grammar tutor.com > apostrophe

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