How to Save and Name your Resume document…you can only imagine how many resumes we receive and have seen over the years. And before we even get to review the content we can be amazed at how the PDF or Word document is saved and named. This is your first opportunity at presenting yourself as a serious, professional in a clear and concise way. We will always recommend First name Last name Resume….Melissa Latham Resume. That’s it. No dates, no “revised”, no “merchandising resume” or “marketing resume” (then it’s known there are other versions), no 2.0, no “final”…nothing but those 3 words. You can certainly save it on your computer anyway you want but please rename it clearly and concisely before sending it off. We often see resumes attached to emails without even the candidate ‘s name! MLmerch062624 2.0 is a great example of how they can come across. If that attachment becomes separated from the email there is no quick way to determine who you are. You are always representing your brand whether it is verbally, in written form and visually. Make the right first impression by taking this first step.
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