If you haven't already written your resume, you will need to very soon!
But to write an effective resume, you need to understand that there isn't one magic set of instructions that will make it easy. Instead, here is where your own good judgments about what to include (and exclude!) play a key part.
You will need to know your goals and audience. You will need to apply the ideas presented here to your specific situation. You will need to write and rewrite. And you probably could use some help.
So, if you do get stuck or just want a quick review, come see us. Bring your resume to career professionals for review, or to people in the profession, or other trusted sources. Everyone will have different opinions, but this is about you - so decide what works best for you.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you start writing:
- Your resume is your marketing tool
- Your resume is all about your skills - identify and include your transferrable and job-specific skills that are desired in your field of interest
- Your resume will be highly effective if you tailor your resume to the position, and use specific words, terminology, and skill descriptions that match the job
- Your resume will look best on quality bonded paper for the cover letter, the resume itself, and the references sheet
We know that you can go to the Internet and copy a resume that would be adequate. But, that resume probably won't stand out, or be tailored or focused to get the results that you want.
To craft a resume that will, fully explore this section for key concepts and examples. Pay particular attention to effectively writing objectives and accomplishment statements!