Monday, September 26, 2011

RESUME WRITING

Need help compiling the information for your resume? Here are the sections that you need to include in a resume, along with the appropriate format and advice on what information include in each section.

Resume Contact Information

Copyright Alison Doyle
It's important to include all your contact information on your resume so employers can easily get in touch with you. Include your full name, street address, city, state, and zip, home phone number, cell phone number, and email address.

Resume Objective

Copyright Alison Doyle
If you include an objective on your resume, it's important to tailor your resume objective to match the job you are applying for. The more specific you are, the better chance you have of being considered for the job you are interested in.

Career Summary

Copyright Alison Doyle
The Career Summary section of a resume is an optional customized section of a resume that lists key achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Resume Experience Section

Copyright Alison Doyle
The experience section of your resume includes your employment history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.

Resume Education Section

Copyright Alison Doyle
In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned. Also include professional development coursework and certifications.

Resume Skills

Copyright Alison Doyle
The skills section of your resume includes your abilities that are related to the jobs you are applying for. Include skills that are relevant to the position / career field that you are interested in i.e. computer skills, software skills, and/or language skills.

Resume Keywords

Copyright Mark Poprocki
Your resume should include the same keywords that appear in job descriptions. That way, you will increase your chances of your resume matching available positions - and of you being selected for an interview

TEMPLATES FOR MICROSOFT OFFICE:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010144894.aspx
Go with a simple one that ISN'T covered in pictures and colors; a little flair is fine, but don't go overboard!!!!

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