RESUME

• Resume


  A formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position
• Resume


  • Usually accompanied by a customized cover letter in which the applicant expresses an interest in a specific job or company and draws attention to the most relevant specifics on the resume
• Introduction


  Your resume must clearly, concisely, and strategically present your qualifications to get a recruiter interested in meeting you
• Resume


  Used to describe what you can accomplish professionally in a manner that also illustrates what you can do for an employer
• Job opportunities can arise unexpectedly
• Updated modern resume


  The key to a successful job search
• Resume Writing Do's


  • Keep your resume clear and concise
  • Proofread your resume numerous times
  • Limit your resume to two pages
  • Tailor your resume to suit the position you are applying for
  • Be honest
  • Use simple words and action verbs
  • Double check and include your contact information
• An employer takes an average 30 seconds to skim a resume
• A simple spelling mistake on a resume can give a negative impression to the employer
• Older jobs and experience that are more than 15 years old should either be cut out or minimized
• Lying on your resume is never a good idea
• The person reading your resume might not always be the employer
• Resume Writing Don'ts


  • Don't use an inappropriate email address
  • Don't include unnecessary personal information
  • Don't include reasons for leaving previous jobs