How to Make Resume
A resume is a summary of your work experience, education and skills, which you present to a prospective employer to be considered for employment. The resume must be detailed and thorough.
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Gather your information. This is all information about yourself, so you should have most of it in your head, but you might need to do some memory work to get at such things as dates and locations.
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List your experience. This should be a detailed chronology of every job you have had. Include the name of the company, the dates you worked there, your title and a summary job description.
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List your accomplishments. With each job you list, think about what you accomplished at that job that was above and beyond the expectations of the position. Briefly describe these accomplishments.
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List your qualifications. Your qualifications for a position may be pulled from your personal life, as well as your professional life. If you have done volunteer work that has taught you special leadership skills, be sure to list it.
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List your certifications. If you hold any certifications that are relevant to your field, be sure to include them along with the dates that you attained the certification.
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List your education. Typically you will only list your high school education and beyond. Include the name of the school, the type of degree and the year that you attained it. If you graduated with any special recognition, be sure to include this as well.
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Modify your layout so that it is pleasing to the eye and make sure it is consistent throughout. For instance, if you are using full sentences in your experience or accomplishments, be sure they are all full sentences and end with a period. Another example: If you use one type of heading on education, be sure to use the same font and format on the experience section.
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Proofread your document. After you have assembled all of this information into a document, read it, spell check it and read it again. Have a friend or family member read it as well. If your resume contains errors, it is a surefire way to miss out on a job opportunity.
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