Personal Product Analysis

Personal Product Analy= sis

The Master Resume=

Section 1= : Who are you?

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This is a li= ving document, which means that it is never done. You will continue to make addition= al entries as time progresses. S= tart with what you want to be doing. What type of employment duties do you want and what goals would you = like to accomplish. Write a simple mission statement then progress to the goals and activities you already have and hope to accomplish. The following activities do not need to be done in any specific order. You can skip around as you fill in information.

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MISSION STATEMENT

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A mission st= atement provides a sentence or two of what you are planning to do. The mission statement is not an ex= act event but more of an overall philosophical statement.

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Your personal mission statement defines what you plan and visualize= for your personal/family life.

I seek employment opportunities that pr= ovide my evenings and weekends free to spend with friends and family.<= /span>

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What is your educational mission when it comes to your future?=

To become a lifelong learner that continues to improve and learn fr= om my experiences.

Graduate from college.

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What is your professional mission when it comes to the type of employment opportunities?

I want to be a true professional in my field of choice that is respected and continually advancing.

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GOALS (5,= 10, 20 YEAR)

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A goal is no= t truly considered a goal until it is written down. Once you have written down your go= als you are starting to commit to them. When determining your goals, remember there are different types of g= oals such as personal, educational, and professional.

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The differen= t types of goals need to be balanced. If you are unrealistic with one or more goals then the other goals will not be met. One of the most common mistakes is making unrealistic financial goals that have a very damaging ef= fect on personal goals, and/or educational goals.

Your short t= erm goals need to fit with your future goals so that you can be progressing tow= ard your long-term goals. Having = an idea of what you want to be doing 20 years from now helps in defining your earlier goals. Your short-term goals help in guiding your decisions and the= y keep you on task to fulfill your long-term goals and dreams.

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Short-term goals are the goals that you plan to accomplish within t= he next two months to two years?

Personal

Educational

Professional

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5-Year Go= als

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Educational

Professional

10-Year G= oals

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Educational

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20-Year G= oals

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Educational<= /span>

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Professional

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<= b>GOALS ACHIEV= ED

What goals h= ave you already accomplished? Looking= at past successes helps in providing confidence to move ahead in your future goals. Here are some examples= of some achieved goals but don’t limit it to just these.

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<= b>Financial Goals Achieved

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<= b>Retirement Goals Achieved

<= b>FAMILY HISTORY

Looking at t= he history of your family helps in seeing how past family members contributed = to the family culture. How has y= our family progressed over the centuries and how can you contribute to the futu= re of your family. Not just your immediate family but also other family members for centuries and generation= s to come. Maybe you will be the f= irst person in your family to gain a college education. That will have a definite impact o= n your immediate family and other family members who see education can be attained= .

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<= b>Date of Birth

Birthplac= e (Time of day and location)<= /span>

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<= b>Astrological sign & definition=

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Family Me= mbers (Parents, siblings, senior family membe= rs)

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Name

Gender

Relationship

Birthday

Education

Occupation

Major Accomplishments

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Name

Gender

Relationship

Birthday

Education

Occupation

Major Accomplishments

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<= b>Languages

What languages can you speak and how fluently

What languages can you read, write

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Where did your family name originate, its country of origin

What does your name mean is there a definition?

History behind your family name

Family members of interest

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<= b>Personal Ethic= s

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Your persona= l ethics are the boundaries of your beliefs; it is “what you will and will not do” What types of actions or activities are you not willing to do. What are your values?

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ACTIVI= TIES

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These are the activities you participate in when you are not working. Some may relate to current job requirements or activities. W= hat are all the activities past and present that you have participated in?=

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Clubs and Organizations

Community and Volunteer Ser= vice

Leadership Positions and Ro= les

Awards and Honors

<= b>ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Played

Coached

Volunteered

Favorite Sport Teams

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<= b>TRAVEL

How much experience do you = have traveling?

Future Travel Plans/goals

Current nights away from ho= me

Willingness to travel

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<= b>RELOCATION

Willingness to move

Where are you willing to move and not willing to move?

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Availability

<= b>FRIENDS

Best, most dependable

Interesting, unique, celebrity

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Activities y= ou like to do in your spare time.

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<= b>ATTITUDE / CHARACTER<= /u>

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<= b>STRENGTHS

These are the positives things that you do very well.&nb= sp; You do need to take a step back and look at the things you do well.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> They can be skills, tasks, or characteristics. List all of = your strengths even if you don’t think they are very important.=

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<= b>WEAKNESSES

These are th= e things that you don’t do very well. It is important that you understand all your weaknesses better than anyone else. You have to unde= rstand how those weaknesses affect you and how you can both balance and control them. Present your negatives = in a positive way. Weakness =3D So= lutions

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<= b>ROLE MODELS & INFLUENCES=

Role models = are individuals that have influenced you in some way. You might look up to them or want = to be like them.

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<= b>PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS=

What are som= e things that you accomplished for your own personal satisfaction?=

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<= b>PERSONALITY

What is your personality like? There are a number of tests you can take to better understand your personality.

Introvert/extrovert

Meyers Br= iggs test (online test)    &= nbsp;    Here is a link for a free online adaptation of the Meyers Briggs “http://haleonline.com/psychtest/”

Motivations

What are you working toward? What are the things that get you enthused?

Perceptions

You need to = know what you are projecting. How = do other people see you?

What do you = hear people say about you?

How do you see yourself?

Communication style

Do you speak= fast, slow, loud, or are you soft spoken? Do you use your hands, make body movements, or specific facial expressions when you speak.

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PET PEEVE= S

What things = bother you?

APPEARANC= E

What is you = current wardrobe? Does your current wardrobe fit with what others wear in the career you have chosen? Your wardrobe is part of the nonve= rbal message you are portraying. Y= ou need to be able to dress the part. Before interviewing you need to ask about and observe the dress code= . You need to match the dress code so perfectly that you blend in and could be mistaken for a current employee. If you look like a potential emplo= yee others are more apt to share hard to find information about the company bef= ore your interview. I was once in= a break room prior to my interview and was acknowledge by employees that shar= ed some very valuable information that helped in forming some very good interv= iew questions. The bottom line yo= u need to be dressed so that you are ready for work.

Section 2: Education: What have you learned?

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Be positive.= Don’t focus on what you don’t have, look at what you have learned and accomplished. You may have a high school educati= on, some college, a trade school certification, or multiple degrees. What did you gain from the time you spent perusing your education. It is better than no education at all.

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<= b>COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY

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<= b>SCHOOL NAME

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<= b>QUARTER/YEARS OF ATTENDANCE<= /span>

<= b>MAJOR/MINOR

<= b>RELEVANT COURSEWORK

PROJECTS<= o:p>

CLUBS AND COMMITTEES<= /span>

<= b>HONORS & AWARDS

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS / ROLES

COMMUNITY= & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

GPA

<= b>Community Coll= ege

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<= b>SCHOOL NAME

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<= b>QUARTER/YEARS OF ATTENDANCE<= /span>

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PROJECTS<= o:p>

CLUBS AND COMMITTEES<= /span>

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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS / ROLES

COMMUNITY= & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

GPA

Trade school

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PROJECTS<= o:p>

CLUBS AND COMMITTEES =

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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS / ROLES

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COMMUNITY= & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

GPA

<= b>HIGH SCHOOL
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<= b>NAME

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<= b>PROJECTS

CLUBS AND COMMITTEES (ORGANIZED, SOCIAL, VOLUNTEER)

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HONORS &a= mp; AWARDS

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LEADERSHIP POSITION / ROLES (GROUP)

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COMMUNITY= & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

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<= b>OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES=

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COURSES

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SEMINARS<= /b>

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LICENSES<= /b>

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CONFERENCES

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ON THE JOB TRAINING

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING<= /o:p>

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS<= /o:p>

INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC<= /b>

Section 3: Professional Level: What employment experiences have you had?=

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EMPLOY= MENT

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All the empl= oyment opportunities you have had need to be extensively listed and broken down. You need to look at all your emplo= yment opportunities since the beginning of your work history including high schoo= l. Those opportunities would include fulltime, part time, consulting, businesses owned, and volunteer. It would also include work at a ch= urch, a volunteer center, or working with parents or relatives.=

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You need to = have in-depth knowledge about what you gained and accomplished from each employm= ent opportunity. The importance o= f that knowledge is so that when questioned about your past experiences you are aw= are of what you have gained from each experience and how that makes you the best choice for the current opportunity. It can demonstrate a pattern of life long learning.

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When listing= all your duties and activities remember to add all measurable accomplishments.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> You are expected to increase the effectiveness and profitability of the company. Show accomplishments in a way that demonstrates your success such as increased sales or decreased waste.<= /o:p>

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If you were = mowing lawns or a babysitter while in High School look at all the duties that you performed and what you learned from those activities. Babysitting was a job and there we= re a lot of responsibilities and educational experiences. Even as a baby sitter you were in = charge of scheduling, entertainment, nutrition, pricing, and bookkeeping. You would treat all employment opp= ortunities the same whether it is mowing lawns, babysitting, or the Vice President of = the West Coast branch of your company. Below is an example of childcare experience.

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COMPANY NAME

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TITLE

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SUPERVISOR

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ADDRESS

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PHONE

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EMAIL

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WEBSITE

DATES (Month/Year) Starting and ending

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JOB TITLE(S)

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DUTIES

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PROMOTIONS

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HONORS & AWARDS <= /b>

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GAINS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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TRAINING AND CONFERENCES

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SALARY

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Clubs=

Committees

Leadership positions / Role= s

Community and Volunteer Ser= vice

Sports

Honors & Awards

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SKILLS=

Computer<= /b>

Office operation=

Technology

Other

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<= b>SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AW= ARDS

Summarize al= l your awards in one place so that they are easy to find.

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REFERENCES

References a= re extremely important and should be strategically utilized. References tell a lot about who yo= u are both by the references you choose and what they say.   A reference is expected to g= ive a very flowery recommendation and talk about your past, present, and future endeavors. They are expected = to answer the question of why you are the best candidate for the current posit= ion.

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References m= ust be kept up to date on what you are doing without annoying them. They need to be aware of the requirements of the employment opportunity you are applying for and how you fulfill all the requirements. You can’t expect them to remember everything you have told them, you are a lot more important to yourself than to anyone else.

Email is an excellent way of communicating to references. That provides the opportunity for = the reference to have your information in front of them during the reference conversation. The reference w= ill then have the ability to talk about you in a casual manner to the future employer providing examples of the qualities and skills that they are looki= ng for and you posses. The refer= ences now have the ability to provide information without the recruiters having to ask. This makes the reference= very valuable and credible.

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You need to = have at least 2 references for each of the basic categories; personal, educational,= and professional. Match the refer= ences that best fit the opportunity.

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PERSONAL/FAMILY REFERENCES

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Personal ref= erences help in determining who you are on a personal level. Different types of personal refere= nces are good for different types of career opportunities. Match the reference with the opportunity.

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Name

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Family

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Employm= ent

Title

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Address=

City an= d State

Phone

Fax

Email A= ddress

When me= t, known for how long?

Relatio= nship

Hobbies=

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<= b>EDUCATIONAL REFERENCES

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Educational references help in determining the type of learner that you are. Are you a fast learner, can you th= ink and process information, are you trainable? Different types of educational references (professors, administrators, administrative assistants) are good= for different type of career opportunities.&nb= sp;

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Family

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Employm= ent

Title

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Address=

City an= d State

Phone

Fax

Email A= ddress

When me= t, known for how long?

Relatio= nship

Hobbies=

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<= b>PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

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Professional references help in determining who you are on a professional level. What you are like as a worker? Are you a leader or a follower? What type of supervision do you ne= ed, how quick do you learn, are you dependable? Different types of professional references (fellow employees, managers/supervisors, executives you have wor= ked with, administrative assistants) are good for different types of career opportunities.

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Name

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Family

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Employm= ent

Title

Duties<= o:p>

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Address=

City an= d State

Phone

Fax

Email A= ddress

When me= t, known for how long?

Relatio= nship

Hobbies=

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Keep references updated so as you lose touch with some references you= are gaining others. You will you = lose touch with some individuals due to changing careers and goals. As you move through your career and journey, keep an eye out for individuals who may be a good reference in the future.<= /p>

Section 4: Skill Set Screening: What would be= the ideal career?

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Now that you= have outlined what you have accomplished and have stated your goals, it is time = to choose a career. You need to = look at the type of work environment best suited for you. What duties are you qualified for = and willing to responsible for? W= hat would be the ideal work environment and responsibilities? These characteristics will help yo= u in narrowing down your search of possible careers and companies that you will = be looking to work for.

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TYPE OF WORK DUTIES

Supervised or Unsupervised

Phone

Physical Labor or Office

Hours=

Benefits

Insurance

Holiday Pay

Salary= Range

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TYPE OF EMPLOYEES=

= Age

Gender Ratio

Number of Employees

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= Clothing

= Advancement Opportunities

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TYPE OF INDUSTRY<= /b>

What types of products do you enjoy?= You should work in an industry with products and services that you h= ave an interest in and enjoy using. What are your favorite brands, products, services, and activities? Do you enjoy clothing, hospitality, entertainment, building things, or selling security such as insurance or al= arm systems? After determining the product or service then determines what aspect of the product you want to w= ork with.

Wholesale=

Retail

Sales=

Administrative

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LOCATION

Driving Distance

Town/City

Relocation

States

Towns/Cities

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Name
Gender
Relationship
Birthday
Education
Occupation
Major Accomplishments

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Employm= ent
Title
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Address=
City an= d State
Phone
Fax
Email A= ddress
When me= t, known for how long?
Relatio= nship
Hobbies=	=