What are the mandatory elements every resumé must contain, regardless of style or preference

In a resume, you MUST include contact information, your objective to what job you are looking for, all of your skill sets, employment history (personally, I have had many jobs in different fields, so I will usually narrow it down to what is pertinent to the job I am applying for), education, and if you have received any awards or special achievements! I will also include references, but this is not always required. I hope this helps.

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