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Resume Writing Tips

  •        Resume Writing Tips

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  • There are many great resume-writing websites and services so we are providing you with some tips that we have found to be important, in our view, in helping you get the right job.

    Guidelines

    • Your resume should be completely honest
    • Do not leave problematic jobs off your resume
    • If you have a lengthy job history, put each job in the last 10 years, then refer to previous jobs
    • If you are posting on the Internet, post in Word format, not a PDF
    • Keep your resume organized, easy to understand, and not too wordy
    • Use bullets in the body of each job section
    • Highlight your skills and accomplishments
    • When possible, customize your resume for each job
    • Emphasize the aspects of your background that relate to each position
    • Unless you are applying for a graphics position, don’t over-format the resume
    • Do not list references
    • Include volunteer jobs
    • For most positions, do not include personal information or photographs
    • If you have been promoted at one company, use one set of dates
    • Explain gaps in employment

    Resume Language

    Use descriptors and action words that draw a clear picture of your experience, skills, abilities and accomplishments

    Resume Format

    We prefer a chronological resume with the following elements

         Objective

    • An objective is not necessary but, if you do list it, state how you can bring value to the company

         Skills

    • List relevant skills, software, and languages in which you are fluent

         Experience

    • List jobs in chronological order beginning with the most recent
    • Begin a new paragraph for each position held
    • List dates of employment first, and then job title and name of employer
    • Use bullet points to outline a brief description of your accomplishments

         Education

    • List degrees without dates obtained
    • List certifications and awards

         Previous Experience

    • Mention previous industry experience briefly

     

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