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Showing Your Skills: Resume Writing Guide

In a competitive job market, a compelling resume is essential for making a strong first impression. This resume writing guide is designed to help job seekers with disabilities create a strong, targeted resume that highlights their skills, experiences, and strengths. It provides practical guidance on writing resume content, identifying transferable skills, tailoring a resume to specific job opportunities, navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), addressing employment gaps, and deciding whether and how to discuss accommodations. The guide also includes examples, exercises, proofreading tips, and information about additional employment supports available through CCRW and Untapped Talent.

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