Resume Writing

The Resume -
An important job
search tool.

PURPOSE OF A RESUME
The Objective of a Get You An
Resume is to…. Interview!
Let’s see what we
Resume Trivia
know about resumes.

A resume is…

The purpose of a re
sume is to…

The length of a resu

me must be…

The most important

information on my re
su me is…
It’s okay to exaggera
te information on m
y resume when…
When writing my re
sume, my main focus shou
ld be on…
When submitting m
y resume to a job ad
to make certain that vertisement, I need
…
Basic Resume Do’s and
Format Don’ts
 Targeted for the Job

One size
does not
fit all.
Why should I hire YOU?
Picking the Best Resume Format
What is Captured in the First 10-
15 Lines of Your Resume?
Capture
Their Highlight
Attention Your
Strengths

he Fold
T
 Resumes
 Addresses Specific Needs  Shows You’re a Good Fit
 Great for Entry Level
AND
Senior Executives

The Combination Resume

Combination Resume
Chronological Lists Employment
Dates – Most Recent
Resume Position First

Most Important Info

Be Specific
Use Numbers,
Figures & Facts
 ONE SIZE
DOES
NOT FIT ALL
Remember
Common Resume Components

Section
Headings
 1 or 2 words that
Section Headings represent the category
of content

1 or 2 Words
•Additional information relating to
the section heading.
Objective Relates to a specific
occupational title.

Focus on how you would

benefit the employer.
Be clear.
Short and to the point.
WRITING A RESUME
OBJECTIVE
Professional Can be rephrased a
Summary number of ways.

All of these are

Summary professional
Career Summary summary
Profile headings -
Professional Profile select the
words that best
Professional Highlights
fit your resume.
 List skills relevant to
Work Experience the targeted position.

Experience All of these are

Related Experience work
Professional Experience experience
Work History headings -
Related Work History select the
Professional Work History words that best
fit your resume.
Use Accomplishment The PAR and
A+B=R Model can
Statements help.

PAR
Two models you
Problem, Action, Result can use to help
craft your
A+B=R accomplishment
statements.
Action + Benefit = Result
 List education &
Education training.

Education All of these are

Related Education education &
Related Coursework training
headings -
Training
select the
Related Certifications words that best
fit your resume.
 List skills relevant to
Skills Section the targeted position.

Example
of Skills
Section
Sub
Headings
Tips
Gaps in Your Resume
Update your
resume Often.

Reduce the time it takes to

write a resume next time..
 Master
Resume
A good place to keep track of all of your
new skills & accomplishments.
Don’t forget Electronic
about Resumes.
Resume help is Don’t be afraid
nearby…. to ask for help!

Meet with one of the counselors or

career advisors for additional help.