RESUME

1. Type of resume

1.1. a) Chronological Resume - starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first.

1.2. b) Functional Resume - focuses on your skills and experience.

1.3. c) Combination Resume - lists your skills and experience first while your employment history is listed next.

1.4. d) Targeted Resume - customised so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job.

2. Format of resume

2.1. 1. Contact Information First Last Name Street Address City, State, Zip Phone (Mobile/Home) Email Address

2.2. 2. Objective (optional) What do you want to do?

2.3. 3. Career Highlights / Qualifications (optional) Lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant.

2.4. 4. Experience This section of your resume includes your work history. Company #1 City, State Dates Worked Job Title Responsibilities / Achievements

2.5. 5. Education College, Degree Awards, Honours

2.6. 6. Skills Include skills related to the position / career field.

2.7. 7. References available upon request There is no need to include references on your resume.

3. Language of resume

3.1. Action Words

3.1.1. accelerated

3.1.2. established

3.1.3. organised

3.1.4. significantly

3.2. Self-descriptive Words

3.2.1. forceful

3.2.2. enthusiastic

3.2.3. attentive

3.3. More verbs to express responsibilities and tasks performed

3.3.1. administered

3.3.2. completed

3.3.3. processed

4. Tips to write a resume

4.1. 1. Choose the Right Resume Format

4.1.1. chronological

4.1.2. functional

4.1.3. combination

4.1.4. targeted

4.2. 2. Choose a Basic Font

4.3. 3. Include All Your Contact Information

4.3.1. Include your full name, street address, city, state, and zip, phone number, and email address , a LinkedIn profile or professional website or blog.

4.4. 4. Add a Profile to Your Resume

4.5. 5. Prioritize Your Resume Content

4.5.1. so that your most important and relevant experience is listed first, with key accomplishments listed at the top of each position.

4.6. 6. Quantify Your Accomplishments

4.6.1. Include and highlight specific achievements that present a comprehensive picture of your marketability