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Introduction - Resume Tutorial - America's Career InfoNetIntroductionYour resume should provide a crisp, positive, and accurate overview of your work experience, job skills, and education. The purpose of your resume is to market your abilities to get an interview.Stand out from the crowd! Your resume will likely be one of many under consideration. This online guide will help you build a resume employers will want to see. Go step by step or skip to the section that interests you. A resume is just like life... you never get a second chance to make a first impression!" http://www.careerinfonet.org/resume/resume_intro.aspTable of Contents - Resume Tutorial - America's Career InfoNetTable of ContentsGetting Started Your resume deserves preparation, thought, and revision. Types of Resumes Discover the basic resume types. Design and Presentation Add interest with an effective layout. Essential Features Find out about required and optional parts of a resume. Methods of Delivery Learn about different distribution methods. Cover Letters Tell the employer why you're the one for the job. Follow Up Find out about thank-you letters. Read up on interview techniques. http://www.careerinfonet.org/resume/resume_toc.asp?nodeid=26llllllllllGetting Started - Resume Tutorial - America's Career InfoNetGetting StartedThe hardest part of building a resume can be the start. If you are unsure where to start, talk to friends and family who know you ...

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Stand out from the crowd! Your resume will likely be one of many under consideration. This online guide will help you build a resume employers will want to see. Gostep by stepor skip to the section that interests you.

A resum e is just like life... you never get a second chance to m ake a first im pression!"

Introduction Your resume should provide a crisp, positive, and accurate overview of your work experience, job skills, and education. The purpose of your resume is to market your abilities to get an interview.

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Getting Started  Your resume deserves preparation, thought, and revision. Types of Resum es   Discover the basic resume types. Design and Presentation   Add interest with an effective layout. Essential Features   Find out about required and optional parts of a resume. Methods of Delivery   Learn about different distribution methods. Cover Letters   Tell the employer why you're the one for the job. Follow Up   Find out about thank-you letters. Read up on interview techniques.

           

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Choose Your Words Carefully- Convince the employer you are Additional Resources:  right for the job. Use readable fonts and make every word count. Learn topack every word with power. l       The Riley Guide: Help With Your Resume l       Monster Resume Center Be Professional- Proofread your resume several times (and have a l       JobStar Resumes friend do the same). If sending a hard copy, print your resume with a l      Q   uintessential Careers Resume Tutorial quality printer on high-grade paper. l       The Rules of the Resume Game   Don't Spam Em ployers- Sending more resumes does not l l               owHtsaM a etirW oT  Resof aece erpi ciP Bsa mue irelpifo sseR e umitWrgin guarantee more interviews. You have a better chance of winning an l       cn tnemhsSohcwsa eoYruH ome Run Accompli interview with a quality, targeted resume sent to a few employers. s l       Examples of How Not to Write a ResumeReal-life Avoid Resum e "Don'ts"- Check out this list opfossible l       Top 20 Resume Pet Peeves controversial issues.

Getting Started The hardest part of building a resume can be the start. If you are unsure where to start, talk to friends and family who know you well. Get their ideas. Set a clear goal orobjective. Plan to write and rewrite again! As you start the process... "Provide exam ples of m M a a t i c n h t e a s i   n y   o F u o r c c u a sj boicesc noop ae l v at e   l - D ist  Is.it vot nrlaog ree o h b a j t e y c o ti u v   er  unilc  os d u e m th m is a   r s ysotioi n t o   w e   h th   e p shows h   b tn e e ,  t m a u h t t e t   s a   kr m e e s t u a o tnoy nr rumusetemeta challenges rest of your resume reflects this objective. you  n fa d ced  Be Accurate- Avoid misrepresentation of your abilities. a Target Your Resum e to the PositionYour resume is a marketing plan selling YOU! Choose skills and- problem s  activitiesrelevant to the job. Include information on how you can contribute to an employer's bottom most you so a l s v i e z d.  line. Employers are interested in what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. Em ph e Highlight Your Accom plishm ents- Provide examples of challenges you faced and problems you solved. pos t i h ti e v   e!" Quantify your achievements usingaction verbs. Avoid passive phrases. Emphasize the positive!  

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Avoid the resume reject pile! Think twice before using these items in your resume. Item s of Controversy- Avoid listing political affiliation, controversial employers or activities, or religious beliefs. Follow this rule unless you are applying for a political, activist, or religious job. Personal Inform ation- Listing your age, height, weight, race, ethnicity, or marital status is not necessary. It may provide open invitations for discrimination. Personal Referencespersonal references from your resume. It is assumed you have references.- Remove Salary Requirem ents- Do not mention your salary desires or wage history. Errors- Check your resume several times for accuracy, consistency, correct use of grammar, and spelling. Stick with a single verb tense. Have someone proofread your resume.

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Chronological resum espresent information in a timeline approach. Functional resum esgroup work experience and skills by skill area or job function.   Com bination resum eshighlight your skills and experiences. Curricula vitae(CVs) provide a detailed statement of your qualifications. They are only used in certain positions and industries.

Additional Resources:  l       Resume Calculator l       Putting a Spin on Work Experience l       Resume Dilemmas l       Sample Resumes and Worksheets l       Sample Chronological and Functional Resumes l       What Employers Say About Choosing a Resume Format

There are four basic types of resumes: chronological, functional, combination, and curricula vitae (CVs). Choose a format that best fits your experiences and industry or one that you are comfortable with. Ultimately, the choice of resume format is up to you.

Resum e Types

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Advantages:  l       Many employers and recruiters expect and prefer this format l       Employers can easily scan chronological resumes l       Provides a straightforward history of your work experiences

This is the most common type of resume. It illustrates how you Resources   : have made progress towards your career objective through your employment history. l       Chronological Resumes T wi h t i h s i  t n y  y p o e  u o r  f  d r e e s s ir u e m d e  c  i a s r   e b e e r s   t f   i i e f  l y d. o  I u t     h hi a g v h e l   ig d h e t m s  o th n e s   tr p a o t s e it d i   o e n x s p   e y r o i u e   nce  l          emu C rehtOogolonhres RalicxEmamu elpse uFdnmanelaciseR norhgoloGoa  Codlstaf  o l      have held and the companies for which you have worked.

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Chronological Resum es Chronological resum esrecent work or educational experience is listedpresent information in a timeline approach. Typically, the most first, followed by the next most recent.

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Additional Resources:   l       Should You Consider a Functional Resume? l       Functional Resumes l       Functional Format

Advantages:  l       Provides a flexible approach l       De-emphasizes lack of experience in a field l       Minimizes possible age discrimination

Functional Resum es Functional resum esUse functional resumes to point out your skills overgroup work experience and skills by skill area or job function. your specific employment history.

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You can showcase the work experience that is most important to your career objective. The functional resume can be used to minimize employment gaps. It highlights more relevant skills instead of position titles. This type of resume may work best for first-time job seekers, those reentering the workforce after a long break from employment, or those changing careers.

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Advantages:  l       Provides employers with the expected chronological format l       Highlights your skills

 Didvsataans:ge  l       Can be repetitious if similar functions or skills are utilized in different positions l       May be longer than the chronological and functional formats

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Com bination Resum es Com bination resum esmerge the chronological and functional styles. They present the knowledge, skills and abilities gained from work in a reverse-chronological order.

This resume type highlights your skills and experiences. The combination type of resume is best if you: Additional Resources:   l       Wish to include volunteer or internship experience l       Combination Resume Examples l       Have a varied employment history l       Auburn University: Combination Resume l       Are changing careers

Curricula Vitae Curricula vitaeresumes and are only used in certain positions and industries. Curricula vitae provide a(CVs) are very different from detailed statement of your qualifications.

Additional Resources:  l       Curriculum Vitae l       Writing Your Vita l       Sample CV l       Sample Academic Curriculum Vitae l       Free Sample Curriculum Vitas l       Writing Curriculum Vitae l       Sample Curriculum Vitae

How are resumes and curricula vitae different? A resume provides a short summary of your relevant qualifications. A curricula vitae is more biographical in nature. Resumes are usually limited in length; curricula vitae can be much longer. Resumes are usually written for a specific type of position; curricula vitae are generally not targeted. Curricula vitae are most often used in higher education, science, and medicine. Curricula vitae are also used extensively in other countries. You may wish to develop one if you seek international employment.

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Design and Presentation - Resume Tutorial - America's Career InfoNet Design and Presentation Enhance the content of your resume with a professional presentation. It is important to please the reader's eye. Short narratives work well in summary statements while bullets, keyword phrases, and highlights market your skills in an effective manner. Complete sentences are not necessary. Market yourself withaction Additional Resources:   verbswhite space, and emphasis on indentation. One-, careful use of inch margins and a balance of content in the body make your l       The Riley Guide: Help With Your Resume resume more readable. Be consistent in all resume design, text, and l       Monster Career Center: Tips for Creating a Concise punctuation decisions. Be professional! Resume    em ber.Key points to remUse a readable font rather than one that l l                Motens How to Decide o raCerreC neet:r HitWro  t emuseR nhtgneL   Resof a Guiume:aMts e ace ereipto delines  is decorative. Maintain font sizes between 10 and 14. White is still   ow Betteatitno rrPsene considered the best choice of paper color. Avoid unnecessary graphics and shading. Use laser printing on high quality paper. Make sure photocopies of your resume are clean and sharp. Never handwrite your resume. http://www.careerinfonet.org/resume/resume_design.asp?nodeid=26

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Acareer objectiveand help you write a tight resume.can focus you Each statement in your resume should reflect your objective. Write a ent statemsum m aryto show why you are the ideal candidate for your desired job. The summary statement is a place to highlight your past accomplishments. Emphasize the professional characteristics that make you stand out. Yourcontact inform ationtells the employer who you are and how to contact you for additional information. This is essential in setting up an interview, via phone, email, or in person. Youreducationbackground shows your academic achievements and fields of study. Include information on anylicensesyou may hold that fulfill state legal requirements. List yourcertificationsto indicate your specialized expertise in a particular field. Yourwork experiencetells the employer where you have worked and what you have done. Yourskillslist shows what abilities you have related to your desired job.

Essential Features Each resume contains required elements. Most of your time should be spent completing these parts. Browse the sections below to learn more.