2. Make a draft, re-read it, have friends read it and re-write, until you feel comfortable with what it says. Check for spelling twice by yourself and others. Never allow for typos.
3. Start with a Summary or Objective statement.
4. For your first position, keep your resume to one page or two pages if you have a lot of work experience.
5. Watch your English, be sure you use the right tenses, words and all are correctly spelled.
6. Make your resume have a "format" that is consistent.
7. Numbers: Use K: for thousands ($600K) Use M: for millions ($300M). Write out numbers that are less than 10: Managed five people. Responsible for 10 states.
8. Never use "I". Write your resume as if you are reporting about your achievements and experiences. Therefore, use action words.
9. List dates carefully, preferably by month and year. List all experiences in reverse chronological order. Except for your education which is normally put at the front of your resume when a recent graduate. It will move to the end after you have had several years of professional experience.
10. No need to incorporate personal information. This is optional and not necessary.
11. Do not use fancy paper, jargon (unless important for your position), abbreviations, pictures, personal data (married, children, sex, age, health)
12. Try not to leave any gaps in your experience and professional background, even if you werenÕt employed in the industry or profession you are seeking
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
