Write a resume that is honest and accurately reflects your accomplishments and then you'll be able to hand it to friends and relatives and they'll be able to talk you up to potential employers and other friends.
Here's a hint - if you dumb down your resume a bit you can leave your friends wiggle room to talk you up above what you've written without having to worry about them over-doing it and setting expectations that you'll never be able to meet.
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