Concise Language Adds Punch to a Resume

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Concise Language Adds Punch to a Resume
Interviewers quickly scan a resume in about 40 seconds to learn about a job candidate's skills,accomplishments,and attributes.Because interviewers spend such a short time reading resumes,the writing must be direct and simple.Victor,a recent college graduate,is applying for a job and has written the following sentences in his résumé to describe his accomplishments.
I was a receptionist at a doctor's family medical practice.
My work included taking appointments,filing charts,answering phones,and running errands.
I was a sales person at a hardware store where I worked with selling windows,doors,tools and other customer service.
I eventually became a manager at the hardware store,ordering products and supplies,as well as supervised five employees.
I spent two summers working at the university's admission office,showing prospective students the campus and answering phones and other clerical duties.
I was a summer camp counselor with kids that have special needs.My responsibilities included handling special activities and providing daily assistance to kids as needed.
Required:
Rewrite Victor's work experience section of his résumé so that it is more effective.

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