Highlights:
Aim for overall visual balance on the page.
Use consistent spacing and font size.
Be brief, concise and easily readable.
Contents should be directly related to your job objective.
Brief overview of your activities and responsibilities.
No misspellings or typographical errors.
Utilize action words.
Keep your resume clean.
Use a standard typeface (Helvetica, Times, or similar) that is easy to read.
Be accurate.
Limit it to a maximum of 2 pages. If you have too much related experience, do a functional resume to concentrate on your skills. Have someone critique and proofread your resume.
Elements of a Resume
Contact Information: list your name, address, phone number, and email address.
Objective: list what you want to do or describe the skills you want to use or the functions you want to perform.
Skills: describe your skills developed over the years or any accomplishments you have on the job.
Work Experiences: state the company, location and dates of employment and your job title.
Education: list all your degree(s) earned, major(s), concentration(s), and certificate(s). Put your highest level achieved first with name(s) of school(s), dates attended or graduation date listed.
Honors: list any honor or award which is relevant to your objective.
Types of Resumes
Chronological
It is a listing of your most recent job experiences and the list continues by presenting your activities back in time. It should cover 5-10 years of professional experience.
Functional
It organizes skills and functional categories. Emphasis is on categories of abilities and tends to downplay work history. This works well for people with too many jobs to keep to two pages or perhaps very short stays at many companies.
Combination
The combination resume combines the best elements of the chronological and functional formats. It allows you to pick and choose where you put your emphasis.
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