1. How to Write a Resume to
Get You Noticed
Highlighting Skills, Accomplishments And
Experiences

2. Three Types of Resumes
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Advantages/Disadvantages of Each Type

3. What to Include on Your
Resume
• Contact Information
• Objective Statement/Summary of Qualifications
• Relevant Work Experience including Military
• Education and Training
• Professional/Organization Membership
• Links to Professional Profiles such as LinkedIn

4. What Not to Include on Your
Resume
• References
• Personal Information – hobbies, marital status,
age, children, Social Security Number, race,
disability, height, weight, etc.
• Do NOT Use White Out to Make Corrections

5. Use Action Verbs to Emphasize
Skills, Accomplishments, Work
Experiences and Capabilities
Electronic Resume Scanners Key On Action
Verbs

6. Target Your Resume to Each
Employer/Job

7. Remember!
All Information on Your Resume is
Subject to Verification by the
Employer – Don’t Lie or
Exaggerate

8. Proof Read Your Resume!
Bad Spelling and/or Punctuation
Can Prevent You From Getting the
Interview and Job

9. Cover Letters
Create a Unique Cover Letter for
Each Employer and Each Job
The Cover Letter Is Your Introduction

10. Target Cover Letters and
Resumes
• Be Accurate
• Be Truthful
• Proof Read
• Avoid Spelling/Punctuation Errors