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What are the benefits to a job applicant for using a self-prepared resume versus an application for job selection?

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The solution lists eight reasons why a self-prepared resume is preferable to a completed job application form. These reasons are preferable for the applicant. Also listed are four reasons why the reader/interviewer might prefer the standard job application format.

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The self-prepared resume can

1. demonstrate your professionalism
2. show your attention to detail
3. display your creative ability with design
4. display your choice in quality of the equipment that produced it
5. direct the reader/interviewer to your personal ...

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