Effective Resume Writing Guide for Job Seekers
"Learn how to create a compelling resume that stands out to potential employers with this comprehensive guide. Discover the essential components, formatting tips, and examples to craft a professional and impactful resume."
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How to Write a Resume MAY 2021
How to Write a Resume Agenda Resume Definition and Purpose Resume Components Headings and Experience Resume Rough Draft Detailing Experiences with Action Verbs and Quantities Resume Style and Tips Resume Work Time
What is a resume? Pronounced rez-uh-may Summarizes your relevant education, work experience, special skills, interests, and activities First impression to potential employer, sometimes used in lieu of a full application (especially for high school jobs!)
What do I include? Contact information (name, address, telephone number, professional email address) Relevant courses, projects, honors, and awards GPA (if this is a positive reflection of your academic record) Relevant experiences (paid and unpaid) Extracurricular activities After-school jobs Volunteer experiences Soft skills, interests, and other relevant information (such as certifications or language proficiencies)
Who would you hire? Experience: Acme Associates, Technology Assistant Moved computer files between folders Attended group meetings; took notes Internet searches for supervisor for presentation vs Although the two descriptions of previous work experience are very similar, there are key differences in phrasing and impact that make the second example sound much stronger than the first. The use of active verbs like managed and collaborated instead of weaker verbs like moved and attended emphasizes the applicant s role, while a quantifiable impact ( researched 12 companies instead of Internet searches ) provides a better picture of the applicant s abilities and experience. Experience: Acme Paper Company, Technology Assistant Managed confidential company documents Collaborated weekly with Information Technology Department Researched 12 companies in preparation for supervisor s presentation
Details Matter Detailing Experiences with Action Verbs Managed Organized Created Collaborated Detailing Experiences with Amounts How much? How many times? How many people?
Resume Style and Tips Be honest: Describe the job duties that you performed without exaggeration or understatement. Be concise: Avoid rambling and summarize whenever possible. Check for spelling, grammar, organization, and format consistency Use present tense for current jobs and past tense for previous jobs Standardize font type and size
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