Resumes
Helpful hints:
- Gather all the information before you begin to write your resume.
- Organize your resume in an easy-to-read format.
- List work experience starting with the most recent.
- A resume should be one to two pages in length.
- Your resume should be completely free of errors.
Your resume is an important part of any job search because it is the basis from which prospective employers will decide if they will invite you for a job interview. Your resume should show the skills you have and the work experience you can draw upon. A good resume can open doors for you. A poorly written resume will get barely a glance before ending up in the trash bin. Your resume is an important document and deserves to be thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written.
Writing a good resume takes time; it should not be hastily written in an hour, or even in one sitting. Once you have spent the time to get your resume right, you always will be able to use that as a template to quickly make any updates.
Here are the basic steps to take when writing your resume:
- Gather all the information before you begin to write your resume.
- Gather information.
- Analyze the information.
- Outline your resume.
- Write your resume.
Gather Information
Work on each category one at a time and use a separate piece of paper for notes on each. Be specific and thorough when gathering the information. It is important to have all the information down on paper so that you can decide later which parts are the most relevant to your resume.]]>