The résumé acts as your introduction to employers and is designed to tell them who you are, what you know, and, most importantly, aid you in getting to that all-important second stage - the interview. We've listed a few tips on résumé writing to help you out.
Keep it Simple
- Summarize the past five years of your career in one or two pages.
- Be direct, brief, and stay focused on employment-related details.
- Do not list your references on your résumé. Notify referees included on your résumé.
Presentation Counts
- Use a clear and commonly used font. Arial, Times New Roman, and Verdana work well.
- Emphasize your greatest accomplishments and strongest qualities using bullet points.
- Organize your information in a consistent, chronological manner.
Organization
- Your name and contact information should be prominently featured at the top of each page.
- Outline your work experience in reverse chronological order. Include dates of employment, positions held, and all names of companies worked for.
- Education should list all relevant degrees and additional skill advancements undertaken.
- A section listing level of proficiency and experience with technologies is of great value.
Market Yourself
- Present yourself as a solution by addressing the employer's needs with your résumé.
- Use short, punchy prose to convey as much relevant information as you can in the shortest possible space of time.
- Focus on achievements that have won you praise from colleagues and superiors.
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