A resume is a summary of a person’s qualifications. Effective resumes use short statements to inform potential interviewers about important facts regarding the applicant and to catch their attention. The important facts:

• Who you are.
• How you may be contacted (mail, telephone, e-mail).
• Your experiences, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Think about yourself. What skills do you have? What should a potential interviewer know about you? What achievement(s) could you highlight to help you get the interview?

Draft a resume. Each resume should be personal and reflect your individual strengths. Basic guidelines for an effective resume:

• Type and spell-check it.
• Have another person proofread it.
• Make it look professional.
• Make it short--one page if possible.
• Omit personal pronouns.
• Use action verbs when describing your job responsibilities.