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Your resume is one of the most important pieces in your job search. Try these tips to make your resume stand out.
Think of your resume as a list of what you did in the past and a blueprint for what you can do in the future.
Resumes are fact based. They are a record of your work experience, your training and certifications, your volunteer experiences, and your accomplishments.
Focus on accomplishments rather than job duties to show what you can do to contribute with your skills. For example: Revamped office filing system for more efficient access shows how you can help the company succeed rather than just listing filing as one of the duties of your last job.
As another example, which one would impress a potential employer more, do you think? 
• I answered the phones. Or 
• I was the first point of contact, welcoming clients, responding to inquiries and directing people to the person they needed to see.
Clearly, there is more than one way to showcase your experience and skills!
Follow these tips to write your best resume:
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<li>Use clear, plain language</li>
<li>Be honest &amp; accurate</li>
<li>Make sure it sounds like you</li>
<li>Keep it clean &amp; easy to read: use standard fonts in black and white, no fancy graphics &amp; use a standard layout</li>
<li>Use bullet points and numbers to break up the information into easy to read sections</li>
<li>Match your skills to the job posting</li>
<li>Focus on accomplishments rather than job duties</li>
<li>Keep it to two pages maximum</li>
<li>Create a clean &amp; clear professional email address for your job search, such as your name and the year or a simple number if needed @email.com</li>
<li>Proofread: double check your spelling, numbers, dates &amp; contact info</li>
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Got that resume looking great? Then <a href="https://skillscentre.ca/contact/">contact us</a> with your questions. We’re here to help you in your job search.

10 Resume Tips to Help You Succeed

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Mental Health Resources

Your mental health is important. Good mental health helps you function better, learn more easily &amp; accomplish more. Good mental health in the workplace is finally a priority for many people, and we have gathered some of the free resources you can use to help you maintain good mental health.

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Healing and Wellness

Free mental health resources
Check out these free mental health resources. (These are external sources and not the responsibility of the Skills Centre.)
<a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-mental-health-supports">Virtual mental health resources</a> (Government of BC)
<a href="https://workmentalhealthbc.ca/">Workplace Mental Health BC</a>
<a href="https://bouncebackbc.ca/">BounceBack BC</a> &#8211; Free mental health program
Canadian Mental Health Association
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<li><a href="https://cmha.bc.ca/mental-health/mental-health-information/">General information</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-and-services/">Programs &amp; Services</a></li>
</ul>

Mental health in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace is the responsibility of the employer &amp; the employee. Check out these helpful resources to learn more.
<a href="https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/mental-health-at-work">Workplace Strategies for Mental Health</a>
<a href="https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Resources-for-employees">Resources for employees &amp; their families</a>
<a href="https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/mental-health-awareness-videos">Mental health awareness videos</a>
<a href="https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/mental-health-apps">Mental health apps</a>
<a href="https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/atw-assessments">Assessment tools</a>

Mental Health Training
Short courses that provide mental health training. Talk to us about taking these courses as part of your training plan.
<a href="https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/training/mhfa/">Mental Health First Aid</a>
<a href="https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/course-descriptions/psychological-first-aid">Psychological First Aid</a>

Free mental health resources

And here&#8217;s <a href="https://partners.blackbean.marketing/skillscentre/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/CYMHSU-Referral-Mental-Health-web-2.pdf">a mental health resource list</a> that&#8217;s local for West Kootenay communities.
Want to learn more about mental health as an employer or an employee? <a href="https://skillscentre.ca/contact/">Contact us.</a>

Mental Health Resources

Healing and Wellness

We can help you find mental health resources

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