Resume Writing

Your resume sells you, your experience, your interests, and your skills to the client; it is their first impression of you.

Tips:

• Proofread your resume and have others review it for grammar, spelling, and wording
• Include your current contact information with a professional email address
• Include explanations for gaps in your work history such as school
• Do not embellish your experience, education or skills – honesty is the best policy
• If you are a recent college graduate, include your education first and then work experience
• Limit your resume to one page
• Use power words to create short, results-oriented descriptions of your work responsibilities

Sample format:

First M. Last
Address
City, ST Zipcode
name@site.com
312-XXX-XXXX

Career Objective

Professional Experience (chronological order most recent going back)

Company City, State
Title Month, Year or Present

• Description with action words and quanititative and qualitative facts
• Description of position or role
• Description of position or role

Company #2 City, State
Title Month, Year

• Description with action words and quanititative and qualitative facts
• Description of position or role
• Description of position or role

Education

University City, State
Degree or Major Year - Year
Honors or awards

Skills

Computer skills, Languages, etc.