How to Copy & Paste Resumes

Your resume is a tool used to present you to a potential employer. When searching through the many resume samples on the Internet, don't just copy and paste the first one you come across. Be selective and choose a resume that will emphasize your work experience, education and achievements. Your resume needs to stand out from the rest and make an impression on the person doing the hiring. Once you find that perfect resume sample, copy and paste it into your favorite word processing program and edit it to meet your needs.

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  Open your resume in your favorite desktop program, such as Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or Bean.

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  Click on the upper, left section of the resume you want to copy. While holding the left mouse key down, drag across the section and press "Ctrl" and "C" on your keyboard.

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  Paste your resume by pressing "Ctrl" and "V" on your keyboard. Edit as needed.