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Three things a resume must be:
Three things a resume must be:
1. WELL FORMATTED
1. WELL FORMATTED
Does it pass the 6-second test?
Is it professional, consistent, clear, attractive and error-free?
2. TARGETED
2. TARGETED
Does it speak to the employer's needs?
Will it answer: Why is this person applying? What will they do for me?
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT-FOCUSED
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT-FOCUSED
Does it prove your achievements? Or just list job duties, skills?
Can you copy/paste bullets into someone else's resume?
How do I start my resume:
How do I start my resume:
1. Identify your target
1. Identify your target
What specific job are you applying for? Everything on your resume should shine a spotlight on that. If you have more than one job target, then you need more than one resume.
What specific job are you applying for? Everything on your resume should shine a spotlight on that. If you have more than one job target, then you need more than one resume.
2. Gather your information
2. Gather your information
Company names (city, state) and titles (paid and volunteer), employment dates, graduation, relevant courses by name, etc.
Company names (city, state) and titles (paid and volunteer), employment dates, graduation, relevant courses by name, etc.
3. Choose your format
3. Choose your format
There is no single template for a resume. Find the one to show that you have what the employer needs (click here to see samples)
There is no single template for a resume. Find the one to show that you have what the employer needs (click here to see samples)
4. Create your stories
4. Create your stories
Your resume needs to show your accomplishments, not just your job duties. Before you even start writing your resume, create your “book" of accomplishment stories (click here to see how to write your stories).
Your resume needs to show your accomplishments, not just your job duties. Before you even start writing your resume, create your “book" of accomplishment stories (click here to see how to write your stories).
Anatomy of a Resume
Anatomy of a Resume
There is no one single right way to write a resume but use this sample to make sure your resume has all the essential elements.
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