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Writing your CV, Part 2: the Objective and Summary

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A recruiter takes less than a minute to decide whether to read your entire CV or not. This is why the Objective and Summary are so important. It introduces them to who you are and what you can do. Write a good introduction, and the recruiter will continue reading. Write one that doesn’t connect to the job, and the recruiter will simply move on to the next application. Everyday ENGLISH: brought to you by Marshallsay ENGLISH. Don't just learn English. Own it! www.marshallsayenglish.com Websites discussed in today's episode are: Indeed.com. Go to https://www.indeed.com/worldwide and choose your country. Monster.com

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