The Resume
Writing a successful resume depends on many factors. Here is a simple guide to the basics of writing a good resume:
1.Take detailed notes on your work experience. Include both paid and unpaid, full time and part time positions. Include your main responsibilities, any other activities that were part of the job, the job title and company information including the address and dates of employment. Include everything!
2.Take detailed notes on your education. Include degree or certificates, major or course emphasis, school names and courses relevant to career objectives. Remember to include any important continuing education courses you may have completed.
3.Include a list of other non-work related accomplishments. These may include competitions won, membership in special organizations, etc.
4.Based on your detailed notes, decide which skills are transferable (skills that will be especially useful) to the position for which you are applying.
5.Write your full name, address, telephone number, fax and email at the top of the resume.
6.Include an objective for the resume. The objective is a short sentence describing what type of work you hope to obtain.
7.Summarize your education, including important facts that directly relate to the job for which you are applying. You can also choose to include the education section after you have listed your job employment history.
8.List your work experience beginning with your most recent job. Include dates of employment, company specifics. List your principal responsibilities making sure to focus on transferable skills.
9.Continue to list all of your work experience in reverse order. Always focus on skills that are transferable.
10.Finally list information skills such as languages spoken, computer programming knowledge etc. under the heading: Additional Skills
11. Finish your resume with the following phrase: REFERENCES Available upon request
Tips
1. Be concise and short! Your finished resume should not be more than page.
2. Use dynamic action verbs such as: accomplished, collaborated, encouraged, established, facilitated, founded, managed, etc.
3. Do NOT use the subject "I", use tenses in the past. Except for your present job. Example: Conducted routine inspections of on site equipment
Writing a successful resume depends on many factors. Here is a simple guide to the basics of writing a good resume:
1.Take detailed notes on your work experience. Include both paid and unpaid, full time and part time positions. Include your main responsibilities, any other activities that were part of the job, the job title and company information including the address and dates of employment. Include everything!
2.Take detailed notes on your education. Include degree or certificates, major or course emphasis, school names and courses relevant to career objectives. Remember to include any important continuing education courses you may have completed.
3.Include a list of other non-work related accomplishments. These may include competitions won, membership in special organizations, etc.
4.Based on your detailed notes, decide which skills are transferable (skills that will be especially useful) to the position for which you are applying.
5.Write your full name, address, telephone number, fax and email at the top of the resume.
6.Include an objective for the resume. The objective is a short sentence describing what type of work you hope to obtain.
7.Summarize your education, including important facts that directly relate to the job for which you are applying. You can also choose to include the education section after you have listed your job employment history.
8.List your work experience beginning with your most recent job. Include dates of employment, company specifics. List your principal responsibilities making sure to focus on transferable skills.
9.Continue to list all of your work experience in reverse order. Always focus on skills that are transferable.
10.Finally list information skills such as languages spoken, computer programming knowledge etc. under the heading: Additional Skills
11. Finish your resume with the following phrase: REFERENCES Available upon request
Tips
1. Be concise and short! Your finished resume should not be more than page.
2. Use dynamic action verbs such as: accomplished, collaborated, encouraged, established, facilitated, founded, managed, etc.
3. Do NOT use the subject "I", use tenses in the past. Except for your present job. Example: Conducted routine inspections of on site equipment
