10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of
December 10, 2009 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
Whether looking for your first job, or moving up into top level management, few things speak better of you than your resume. Here are ten things to consider when creating a resume for yourself:
1) What is a resume and what goes in it?
A resume is nothing more than a verbal snapshot of who you are, what your experiences have been, and why an employer should consider you above all the others for a specific position.
2) How long should it be?
Most successful resumes are one page in length. There are some exceptions for positions that require many skills or experiences that need to be documented, but in most cases if you cannot keep it to a page, you need to condense.
3) What font and formatting options should I use?
There are few “absolutes” but the key is consistency. Use a font type and size that are easily readable. Use bold and italic formatting to guide the reader through your resume, but be consistent. If you bold and underline one heading, bold and underline all the headings. Margins should be standard 1″ around.
4) What are the different types of resumes?
There are 3 main types of resumes. The “Reverse Chronological”, the “Functional” or “Skill Based”, and the “Combination”. The Reverse Chronological lists your experiences starting with the most recent and working backwards. It maintains this style in every category such as education, work history etc. .
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