Summary of Structure and Formatting Strategy

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The video emphasizes the importance of creating a strong first impression through strategic structure and formatting of a resume. It suggests organizing experiences and reflecting on the skills and results to be highlighted. A professional, consistent, and easy-to-read resume is recommended, and it is essential to balance text and white space for readability, use a professional font, and ensure all experiences are organized the same way. The video provides tips on formatting and structuring a resume and advises against templates, tables, and falsifying information, while emphasizing the need to tailor the resume to the specific position. Finally, it reminds viewers to review and proofread the resume, save it with an appropriate name, and submit it as a .pdf when emailing it, if instructed.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the importance of creating a strong first impression through strategic structure and formatting of a resume is emphasized. It is recommended to organize experiences and reflect on the skills and results that one wants to highlight. A professional, consistent, and easy-to-read resume is a must, as recruiters usually review resumes in just seconds. The section stresses the importance of balancing text and white space for readability, using a professional font, differentiating text, and ensuring all experiences are organized the same way. In terms of format, the section recommends starting with contact information, followed by education, and other sections determined by experiences and qualifications. The section also reminds readers to order experiences in reverse chronological order and to avoid falsifying or embellishing information.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the video provides tips on formatting and structuring a resume. It is important to ensure that all information provided is accurate to avoid rejection from potential employers. Templates and tables should also be avoided as they could distract from the content and be difficult to update. The resume should be reviewed for any typos or grammatical errors and saved using the full name as the file name. If instructed to email the resume, it should be sent as a .pdf for consistent formatting. Tailoring the resume to the specific position is also essential, and additional support can be found through the Career Center advisers.