How to Write and Make Copies of Resumes
A resume can help you land a job. It should be written in a way that makes you stand out and shows your qualifications for employment. It can be more than one page, but it's wise to limit the information you include. You don't have to tell your potential future employer everything you've accomplished. Just make sure everything you do include on your resume is accurate.
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How to Write and Make Copies of Resumes
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Type your name and contact information at the top of the page. Be sure to list your address, phone number and email address. Use a word processing program like Microsoft Word to write your resume.
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Write a sentence stating your objective, which is to obtain a certain type of work. The objective is the focal point of your resume, according to aroj.com, an online source of sample resumes.
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List your schooling information, starting with your highest level of education achieved. Be sure to include the year you graduated, the degree you earned and the location of the school.
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List your work experience, starting with your current job if you have one or your most recent job. Make sure you include the name and location of the employer, the position you held and the months and years you were employed . Describe in short sentences the work you did at each job.
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List other things that may make you stand out from other applicants, such as volunteer work, internships, awards and computer skills.
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List the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Your references are usually people you've worked with who could recommend you for future employment. Aroj.com recommends asking someone to be a reference before you list the person on your resume.
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Read through the resume for errors in spelling or grammar. Another place to look at examples of resumes is Trinity College's website, trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/resume.shtml.
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Print your resume on white paper. This will serve as your template resume for future copies.
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Copy your resume on resume paper. This is special paper you can buy at a grocery or office supply store. It is meant to make your resume stand out in a pile of white paper.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to list references, write "References available upon request" on the bottom of your resume. If a potential employer needs to talk to references on your behalf, you will need to provide names and phone numbers of at least two references. Trinity College suggests using action words like "achieved" and "directed" to make it more powerful. There's a list of action words at trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/resume.shtml.
