2. Your resume must clearly, concisely present your qualifications
to get a recruiter interested in meeting you. It should convey
your skills, work experience and assets. The resume is 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. An updated modern
resume is the key to a successful job search. Here are some do's
and don'ts of how to write a good resume and what to include.
3. Resumes tell the employer about your
experiences, skills and work history. Use your
resume to highlight items that indicate you are
a good worker, are qualified for the position and
bring desirable skills to the job. If you are a
student and have little or no previous job
experiences, enhance information about your
school and community activities.
Key elements of a
In one short sentence summarize your goal
for your job search.
The goal statement should be related to
the specific position for which you are
applying. It is also effective to highlight
your skills in the goal statement.
Name Current and Permanent
address (may be omitted from a
resume posted on the web)
Telephone number
E-mail address
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4. Academic, musical, athletic
and or other recognition.
(Include name of the
award/honor, who awarded
it, and when it was
awarded.)
Summer jobs, Internships,
Volunteer work
(Include position title,
company/organization,
city/state, dates and a brief
list of the job duties)
Teacher/Professor
Work supervisor (current or
past)
Character reference (Pastor,
Headmaster, youth group
leader or someone who
knows you well).
Soft skills: (being
responsible, loyal,
hardworking, energetic,
outgoing.)
Hard skills: (research and
writing, Microsoft word 98,
Microsoft Publisher 2000,
Public speaking.)
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Include your role in the
position, the organization
and dates.
Example:
Captain, Shorewood High
School, Volley Ball Team,
1999 2001
High school name
City and State
Date of graduation
Course Highlights (courses
directly related to the job or
your career field and special
abilities)
Certificates
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5. Keep your resume clear and concise
Proofread your resume numerous times
Limit your resume to two pages
Quantify your achievements
Be honest
Highlight what you have accomplished
6. Don't use an inappropriate email address
Don't include hobbies or interests
Don't simply list job responsibilities
Don't include unnecessary personal information
Don't include a picture of yourself
Don't use too many bullets
7. THE 5 MAIN SECTIONS
EVERY RESUME SHOULD
HAVE
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