How to write a Resume

The Resume

A RESUME IS A 1-2 PAGE DOCUMENT THAT OUTLINES A CANDIDATE'S SKILLS, PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PREVIOUS EDUCATION. THE RESUME IS USED BY EMPLOYERS TO ASSESS WHETHER OR NOT A CANDIDATE IS RIGHT FOR THE JOB, AND IF THE CANDIDATE WOULD BE WORTH GETTING TO KNOW FURTHER. WRITING A STRONG RESUME WILL SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR ONE'S ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BEING SELECTED FOR FUTURE JOBS. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR WRITING A CONCISE, IMPACTFUL RESUME.

What to include

• ALWAYS INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH HIGHLIGHTS YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, ABILITIES, AND GOALS (KEEP YOUR CONTENT DIRECTED TOWARDS THE JOB YOU ARE SEEKING TO GET)
• TRY TO KEEP YOUR RESUME, AND COVER LETTER EACH 1-2 PAGES LONG AND DO NOT FILL UP THE PAGES WITH CLUTTER (LEAVE SPACE THROUGHOUT YOUR DOCUMENTS TO KEEP IT EASIER TO READ)
• KEEP ONLY 2-4 POINTS UNDER EACH HEADING
• MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY ACHIEVEMENTS (SPORTS, CLUBS ACTIVITIES, ETC.)
• EDUCATION HISTORY SHOULD START WITH YOUR MOST RECENT EDUCATION FIRST
• WORK HISTORY SHOULD ONLY INCLUDE YOUR LAST 2-3 EMPLOYERS
• STRESS YOUR SKILLS, AND LINE UP YOUR SKILLS WITH THE JOB YOUR ARE APPLYING FOR
• USE HIGH QUALITY WHITE PAPER
• RE-READ YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER MULTIPLE TIMES TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NOT TYPOS OR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS
• WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE AND DELIVER IT AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW EITHER IN-PERSON, OR VIA EMAIL

What not to include

• DO NOT FILL YOUR PAGES FULL OF WORDS AND CLUTTER
• DO NOT INCLUDE TOO MANY ADJECTIVES; KEEP YOUR POINTS SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, AND TO-THE-POINT
• DO NOT USE FANCY LANGUAGE; KEEP THE WORDING CONVERSATIONAL, BUT AVOID SLANG OR ABBREVIATIONS
• DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR PREVIOUS SALARIES, OR DESIRED SALARY ON YOUR RESUME
• DO NOT EXPLAIN YOUR REASONING FOR LEAVING YOUR CURRENT POSITION
• DO OT WRITE ABOUT IRRELEVANT PERSONAL DETAILS (I.E. DIVORCE, ONE-PARENT FAMILY, ETC.)
• DO NOT UNDERSELL YOURSELF; BE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT AS TO WHY YOUR ARE THE BEST FOR THE POSITION