Things You'll Need:
- An Understanding of the following:
- Resume
- Resume Writing
- Sample Resume
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Step 1
Step 1) Getting a job these days is a difficult endeavor so you need to write a great resume to land a job interview. The first step in resume writing is making an EYE-CATCHING HEADER. Use a different font than most people use. In your header to your resume should be the following: Name, Address, phone number, and email address.
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Step 2
Step 2) The second step in writing a job-getting resume is to have a clearly-defined OBJECTIVE section. The objective of each resume should be tailored to the job for which you are applying. For example, if you are applying for a sales manager position, your resume objective section should say something like "to use my experience in sales for the sales manager position at the widget company".
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Step 3
Step 3) The third step in resume writing is the WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION. This is the most crucial section of the resume. List the company(s) you previously worked for, the dates you worked for them, your position, and the features as well as BENEFITS of your tenure there. In resume writing, it's pivotal to sell BENEFITS not features.
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Step 4
Step 4) The fourth step in writing your resume is the EDUCATION section. List where you graduated from college, your major, your minor, and any awards or distinctions you had from there.
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Step 5
Step 5) Decide whether you want to add an ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section to your resume. If you're a new graduate with limited work experience, an extracurricular activities might be perfect for you.
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Step 6
Step 6) Remember to keep your resume to approximately 1 page in length. Anything over 1 page in length will annoy the employer.
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Step 7
Step 7) Remember to proofread your resume and provide REFERENCES at the bottom. Do not write "References available upon request!" at the bottom of your resume--employers hate that.
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Step 8
Step 8) I hope this has been a helpful guide on resume writing. Look over the internet to find a plethora of resume examples and sample resumes. Good luck!
