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Step 3: Create Your Résumé and Your Online Presence 69

Setting Professional Standards 69

The Résumé: Your Big-Picture Overview 70
Making the Cut 70
Different Résumés for Different Audiences 71
Using Keywords and Action Verbs 72
Organizing Your Résumé 73
General Guidelines for Creating Your Résumé 78
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eRésumés 78
Guidelines for eRésumés 80
Uploadable Résumés 81
For Evaluation Only
Cover Letters 84
What Goes in a Cover Letter? 84
Rules for Writing Good Cover Letters 85
Types of Cover Letters 86
Your Online Profile and Professional Bio 87
How to Write a Great Profile 88
Maintain a Good Web Presence 89
Using LinkedIn™ for Networking 90
Writing a Brief Biography 92
Prep Now! 95

Step 4: Assembling Your Career Portfolio 97

Know Your Target Audience 97
Customize Your Career Portfolio for Every Use 98
Contents of a Career Portfolio 98
Additional Documents for your Career Portfolio 100
Additional Resources in Your Career Portfolio 103

Choosing the Right Work Samples 107
Steps to Assembling Your Hard Copy Career Portfolio 108
1. Gather your Supplies 109
2. Organize Your Tabs and Work Samples 109
3. Develop and Print Support Materials 113
4. Assemble and Review Your Career Portfolio 113

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