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Whether you’re networking, applying for an internship position, or searching for jobs online, you will need a professional resume. This resume page is designed to help you build a resume that stands out to recruiters and adequately communicates your skills and experience.

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How to Tailor your Resume for Manufacturing Careers

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What key points will make your resume shine when applying for that dream job in manufacturing?

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The number of jobs in the career for the past two years, the current year, and projections for the next 10 years. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs. Sources include Emsi industry data, staffing patterns, and OES data.

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The skills for the career. The "importance" is how relevant the ability is to the occupation: scale of 1-5. The "level" is the proficiency required by the occupation: scale of 0-100. Results are sorted by importance first, then level.

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Build a resume that stands out.

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Stay Up to Date

Videos

How to write a resume that GRABS attention

How To Write a Cover Letter | The Muse

Career.io Free Resume Review

Job Searching 101: Resume Writing

Resumes: What Not To Do

Career Smart Training Part Four: Resume Tips and Step By Step Guide to Creating a Resume in HiRE

Latest News

45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

16 Good Skills to Put on a Resume With No Experience

3 Resume Types to Help You Embrace Career Gaps

An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out

20 Tips on How to Write a Resume

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Career Coach

How to Tailor your Resume for Manufacturing Careers

Jobscan

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Employment Trends

Top Employers

Education Levels

Annual Earnings

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Core Competencies

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Resume Writing Masterclass Experience with Forage Masterclass