DEVELOPING & IMPROVING RESUMES
Constructing a ResumeTypes of Resumes
Click on a resume type listed below to see a sample or template:
Chronological Resumes are structured in the chronological order of your employment experience. This type of resume may be right for you if you have consistent, applicable work experience in your field of interest.
Functional Resumes emphasizes the skills used in experience, rather than your employment timeline. This type of resume is ideal for those who are new to the workforce, may have gaps in their job timeline or are lacking in their experience in the targeted occupation. Combination Resumes are a mix between the chronological and functional formats. This resume type may be preferred by those who have a wide variety of previous work and volunteer experiences. This Text Format Resume has been provided as a way to show your resume information with a more simple structure. |
Top 10 Resume Tips(Visit About.com for full article by Alison Doyle)
1. Include ALL Contact Information 2. Include Keywords 3. Choose the Right Format 4. Prioritize Your Content 5. Write a Custom Resume 6. Tailor Your Objective 7. Tweak for Technology 8. Use a Template 9. Email Your Resume 10. Send Resume as an Attachment Importance of Updating your Online Presence
Resume Building ToolsResume creating websites like those found below are great tools to get you started with your resume. Once you have a good understanding of the resume format and information that will best highlight you as a future employee, you may want to consider saving your information off of the website you have chosen. This will allow you to work from a saved copy of your resume in the future that can be easily altered as your experience and objectives evolve.
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