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Here's are some quick tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center:

• Good resumes show how your qualifications fit the requirements of the jobs you apply for.
• Most occupations require abilities like reliability, teamwork, and communication.
• Good objective statements focus on the employer's needs.
• Nonwork activities add experience to your resume.
• Tailor your resume for each occupation or job of interest.
• Use action phrases, not complete sentences.
• Highlight specific achievements.
• Include quantifiable results where possible.
• Identify increases in responsibility.
• Mention special work related skills.
• Identify coursework relating to the employer's needs.
• Chronological resumes organize your experience around the jobs you have held.
• Functional resumes emphasize skills rather than employment history.
• Sprinkle your resume with language found in the position description.
• Use a laser printer and keep the font size at 10 points or above.
• Avoid mistakes by having several people proofread for you.

The following is an example; maybe it can help you:

　"I greatly appreciated your taking the time to read my self-recommendation letter. My name is Yu Ting, and I am majoring in English. I will graduate from Neijiang Teachers' college in June 2006.

　　'Only after polishing will the sword be sharp; only after suffering severe winter， will the plum blossom be fragrant.' After four years' hard study， I now possess the ability to be a qualified graduate.

　　Four years of hard work arms me with solid specialized knowledge. I have now mastered the basic English skills in : listening， speaking， reading， writing and translation; and I also have a good knowledge of grammar， phoneticsand linguistics. Moreover，extensive reading has broadened my mind. It acquainted me with western countries' cultures and customs. Hard work has also rewared me with high scores in my examinations.

　　With a perfect mastery of this specialized knowledge， I have also developed myself in an all-round way. I have been paying special attention to fostering my managerial ability， coordinating ability and cooperating ability. So I have done many jobs in my college life，such as working as a branch secretary of the group，as an English teacher of Jianming English Training School，and as a salesman. I have not only done a good job but also have learned a lot from such experiences.

　　Additionally， my self-confidence， industry， and enthusiasm pave the way for conquering the difficulties which would occur in future work.

　　My attributes have prepared me to make an immediate contribution to your company. Your trust and my ability will enable us to create a new marvel together. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and your needs. Thanks for your time and consideration. "

Creating a good resume is one of the most important tasks. Your main goal is to make it attractive to an employers' eyes like a beautiful woman's online profile. I has to be so well-organized and in such logically order that employers would think you are the best fit.

To prepare, rinse chard under cold running water. Do not soak chard, as this will result in the loss of water-soluble nutrients to the water. Remove any area of the leaves that may be brown, slimy, or have holes. Stack the leaves and slice into 1-inch slices until you reach the stems. Cut stems into 1/2-inch slices, discarding the bottom 1-inch portion.

To cook chard:

• Steam chard in a steamer. Add thick ribs to the steamer a few minutes before the green parts of the leaves. The leaves will cook in 1 to 2 minutes.
• Steam chard with thin ribs whole in the microwave with the water that remains on its leaves after washing. This should take 1 to 2 minutes. Microwaves vary in intensity, so be sure to check your chard frequently until you have determined how long it takes to cook in your microwave.
• Saute chard over medium heat until it is tender. This should only take a few minutes. Chard can also be sauteed in a little olive oil with garlic.
• If you have problems with oxalic acid, you can boil chard to free up acids and allow them to leach into the boiling water; this brings out a sweeter taste from the chard. Discard the boiling water after cooking; do not drink it or use it for stock because of its acid content. Use a large pot (3 quart) with lots of water and bring to a rapid boil. Add chard to the boiling water. If stems are more than 1-inch wide, cook them for 2 minutes before adding the leaves. If less than 1 inch in width you can boil the leaves and stems together for 3 minutes. Begin timing as soon as you place the chard in the pot if you are using 1 pound or less of chard. If you are cooking large quantities of chard bring the water back to a boil before beginning timing the 3 minutes. Do not cover the pot when cooking chard. Leaving the pot uncovered helps to release more of the acids with the rising steam.
• Add chard to soups or casseroles.
• Use chard in place of or in addition to spinach when preparing lasagna.
• Toss penne pasta with lemon juice, garlic, and cooked chard.
• Add cooked chard to scrambles and frittatas.