Resume Tips
Your resume is your most important calling card in your job search.
It should include the following information:
Contact information. Include two phone numbers, mail and email
contact information. In addition, make sure your voicemail message
is professional.
A message
that is too casual can create a negative impression.
Career objective. We recommend that you not include an objective
statement. You may choose to list or not list your career objective.
If your objective doesn't match the recruiter's needs, you
may miss out on a golden opportunity. However, a clearly stated career
summary can help your recruiter find your ideal career match.
Summary statement. Your summary should be brief.
- Include your title and years of experience.
- List pertinent skills.
- Discuss your character traits or work style.
Example: "Financial Accountant with over 10 years' experience
with two Fortune 500 companies. Technical skills include P&L, budgeting,
forecasting and variance reporting. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Self-starter who approaches every project in a detailed, analytical
manner."
Professional experience. List each position held in reverse
chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held
multiple positions
within the same company, list them all to show advancement and growth.
The body of each position description should describe your responsibilities
and accomplishments. Use quantitative data as much as possible.
Other components. Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments,
licenses, technical skills and languages.
Personal information. Do not include personal information such as
marital status or religious affiliation.
12 Accomplishments Employers Want To See
- Increased revenues
- Saved money
- Increased efficiencies
- Cut overhead
- Increased sales
- Improved workplace safety
- Purchasing accomplishments
- New products/new lines
- Improved record keeping process
- Increased productivity
- Successful advertising campaign
- Effective budgeting
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