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Be Distinctive, Simple, & Honest
Your resume is reflective of your accomplishments, work
history, your unique style, your attention to detail,
and the skills you have developed that set you apart
from others. Tailor your resume to the job you are applying
for.
The Chronological Resume
Determine how far back to go based upon what is applicable
to the position for which you are applying. In most
cases the chronological resume is appropriate, though
there may be cases when the Functional format or a combination
of the two would be advised — the Townley Resource
Group can provide insight.
Focus on Your Achievements and Skills
Specifically quantify the details and Results of your
contributions. The results of your achievements should
be the primary goal of your message. Employers need
to see achievements to know that you are capable of
delivering similar results for them and will use this
info to decide if they should take the first step in
the selection process.
Only Briefly Describe the Nature and Scope of Your
Previous Positions
A resume is not a list of job descriptions but rather
a tool to help the employer determine whether you have
the experience to meet their needs .
Give Your Presentation an Up-to-Date Style
A clean and distinctive look will set your resume apart
from the rest. Stay away from excessively fancy fonts,
creative logos, or outrageous paper. Choose a font that
is simple and easy to read, Times New Roman for example
is a classic choice of businesses for a standard font.
Limit the use of italics, and limit font size to 10pt
or 11pt. Print your resume on quality paper in white,
or ivory.
Avoid Large Paragraphs
Use bullets to describe skill and accomplishments. Keep
your resume clean, concise, and easy on the eye —
white spaces are important. Don’t write paragraphs
of text — give enough info to let the reader know
your accomplishment, but leave them wanting to know
more. Resumes that are too lengthy may not be read at
all. Say what you need but don’t write a story;
just give them the highlight accomplishments!
Keep Your Audience in Mind & Always Have Others
Proof Read Your Resume
Consider your audience and use appropriate vocabulary.
Ask several other people to review it for content, spelling,
grammar, and tone before you provide it to any potential
employers. Most Resumes have at least one major error.
Click
here for listings of words you should be sure to use
in your resume.
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