Resume is an important selling tool and tells the viewer who you are as professional.

  • resume should have a professional appearance of the document - use point form, bullets and white space
  • be specific and focus on relevant information
  • use action words and communicate results
  • resume should be tailored to a specific positions you are applying, emphasizing specific skills and attributes
  • keep it brief - no longer than two pages

Resume Sections

  • Name, Address, Phone, Email, Fax
  • Objective or Profile
  • Skills, including Computer Skills
  • Employment History, including Achievements
  • Education
  • Memberships/Associations
  • Professional Development/Workshops
  • Volunteer Activities
  • Publications
  • Special Interest/Hobbies

Types of Resumes:

  • Chronological Resume - presents work history in a reverse chronological order to emphasize continuous career growth. This type of resume is very popular and easy to read. We recommend this type of resume for individuals with steady and well aligned progressive careers.
  • Functional Resume - underlines skills, interest and specific accomplishments that are in line with a new or changing career. It may include some elements of chronology with strong focus on skills and accomplishments.

You should know that

  • Chronological resume may expose erratic movement between jobs/careers and it is not usually tailored to a emphasize skills for specific jobs
  • Functional resume can be perceived as non-specific and out of context.

Do not include in your resume

  • Personal information
  • Any false information
  • Salary information
  • Explanation regarding job change/reasons for leaving
  • References
  • Errors
  • Pictures

Remember!

  • Tailor your resume to your job target
  • Decide on format
  • Identify sections
  • Create your objective/profile
  • Organize your experience and achievements according to the format you chose
  • Proofread for format, content and style
  • Ask for feedback