How to Write and Format a Resume

Writing a resume is one of the most important aspects of procuring a new job. Although you want your resume to stand out, your resume should be formatted properly or else it likely will be glossed over or just thrown out.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Centered at the top of your page have your name, and below it contact information. (including your address, phone numbers, email, etc.)

2. Objective.
   Have your objective specific to the job or position you are applying for. Dress it up nicely with a few finely chosen words, but don't make this too long, as your potential employer does not want to read a whole essay in this section.

3. Qualifications.
   List your qualifications here, and make sure to list things that will make you seem more desirable to obtain the position you are applying for.

4. Education.
   This section is obvious. Don't forget to list what you are currently doing if you are currently in school or are taking online classes, night school, etc.

5. Experience.
   List previous jobs, including the company name, your position, and dates employed by the company. At the bottom of each, list responsibilities you carried out on the job.

6. References.
   Make sure to actually list references. In the past, a "references available by request" at the bottom was acceptable, but not anymore. Employers want a quick reference of people they can readily contact. Don't fill up pages and pages with references, but list enough exceptional references. It would be a good idea to let some of the people know you are using them as references if you can.

Tips & Warnings

• Pay attention to spelling, and grammar.
• Either use ALL full sentences, or ALL fragments, but either way, be consistent and do not switch back and forth throughout.