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How To Write A Resume

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How To Write A Resume

Whether you're switching jobs or newly plunging into the real world, you're going to need a resume that helps you rise above your competing job applicants.  Learn how to craft a resume that will be sure to get you an interview. Whether you're switching jobs or newly plunging into the real world, you're going to need a resume that helps you rise above your competing job applicants. Learn how to craft a resume that will be sure to get you an interview.

Step 1: Contact

List your contact information, starting with your name, home address, telephone number, and e-mail.

Step 2: State Objectives

These are your objectives for employment. More simply, say what kind of career you're seeking.

Step 3: Write Your Work History

Create a section on your resume to list your work experiences in reverse chronological history, giving dates, company name, occupation, and brief description of responsibilities. Use an active tense, writing in first person, with the I/Me/Mine's removed. Don't say “I supervised a cast of thousands…” Say, “Supervised cast of thousands…”

Step 4: List Education

List your educational background, training courses, and any accolades received on your resume. Tell them about professional skills you have such as word processing or creating spreadsheets.

Step 5: No Jibber Jabber

A resume should be tightly written - no flowery extra words. Keep the resume “clean” looking. Keep some “white space” and avoid using multiple fonts.

Step 6: Proofread Your Resume

Before you send the resume, have someone proofread your resume to check grammar, spelling, and overall style. Find someone who you can trust to offer honest, constructive criticism. Revise.

Step 7: Print And Send

Print your resume with a laser printer with some high end paper.
Seal it up along with a cover letter to introduce yourself, and drop it in the mail. Don't forget postage.

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