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PREPARING RÉSUMÉS
After choosing the organisation in which you would like to work, the next step is to advertise yourself to them through the means of a résumé. It is a tool with one specific purpose: to win an interview. Technically, a résumé is another specialised persuasive business message that people are continuously having problems writing. The success of finding a suitable job entirely depends on how carefully you plan, write and complete your résumé.
A résumé needs to tell the story of you, who you are, what you have accomplished and what you can contribute to any organisation. A great résumé has two (2) main sections according to the article written at Rockport Institute. They are:
 Abilities, Qualities and Achievements (Cover page)
 The Evidence Section (Curriculum Vitae)

According to the C. L. Bovée and J. V. Thill (text book writers) writing a résumé does not have to be long and tedious if you follow the three step writing process:

PLAN WRITE COMPLETE
 Analyse the Situation
 Gather Information
 Select the Right Medium
 Organise the Information  Adapt Your Audience
 Compose the Message  Revise the Message
 Produce the Message
 Proofread the Message
 Distribute the Message

STEP 1: Planning
The chosen article states that a résumé should be targeted to one's goals. One should have a clear picture of what their job goals are, together with their ideal position. Furthermore, one should figure out what key skills, area of expertise or body of experience the employer will be looking for in an interviewee. To support the information given above, the text book highlights the necessity to analyse your purpose and your audience by taking the time to learn what you can about the individual(s) who may be reading your résumé. It also mention that by gathering pertinent information about oneself can be beneficial when the time comes to begin...