This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume is used to market skills to potential employers when far more applicants apply for a single position. The document advises including relevant work history, skills, education, and contributions and to focus on skills employers are seeking like communication, work ethic, and problem solving. It also suggests tailoring the resume to specific positions by researching the company, role responsibilities, and highlighting matching qualifications.

1. Résumés

2. Why do I need a résumé?Marketing tool to sell your skills to an employer

3. On average, only one interview is granted per 200 applicants

4. Not a legal document, but honesty is important

5. No plagiarism!!!Where do I start?Previous employment

6. Dates

7. Addresses

8. Managers

9. Phone numbers

10. Contributions

11. All skills

12. Examples

13. Attributes

14. Examples

15. Education

16. Dates

17. GPA

18. Honors

19. Scholarships

20. Courses

21. Projects

22. Organizations

23. Contributions

24. CertificationsWhat is the employer looking for in an applicant?

25. Skills Employers are WantingCommunication skills

26. Strong work ethic

27. Team work