Resume Help
Your resume represents your knowledge, experience, attitude, and personality. Recruiters and Human Resource personnel have to review numerous resumes, so your resume makes your first impression. Make it count.
All the information should be accurate, informative, and brief. However, if you have 20 years experience and have had 8 jobs during that span, your resume should be longer than one page. The layout should be simple and the content should be appropriate for the specific position. Prioritize your content so that the most important information appears first. Sell the benefits of your skills and attributes. Words are powerful, so if you have access to the specific Job Description, analyze it and identify key words to use in your resume.
Keep your tone professional, be sincere, and represent yourself realistically. Don't promise the world unless you can deliver.
Below is a basic outline for a typical resume.
Name
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Note: Be sure that your cell phone number and email address will be activie in the future when a prospective employer is attempting to reach you.
Job Title
Duration of Employment
Essential Knowledge
Responsibilities
Note: This should be the bulk of your resume. Be sure to provide this information for every job you have had.
College
Technician / Trade School
Computer Skills
Certifications