Resume Writing:

Crafting a good resume is essential for job

seekers at any level.
Your resume is a marketing tool for selling a
product YOU!
Communicate relevant information clearly
Highlight your accomplishments
Focus on your strengths
Try to grab the reviewers attention
Keep it simple
Restrict the length to one page

What to include in a resume:

Name
Contact information: Address, Phone, Mobile,
Email
Career objective use strong verbs
Education include degrees, professional
certifications
Work experience
Professional membership
Personal details?
References?

Types of Resume:
Chronological:
Formatted in reverse chronological order
Used when candidate has had a steady career growth
Includes job history, job titles, company name, dates
Education

Functional
Used when jobs are changed frequently or early

stage of career
Highlights challenges, accomplishments
Highlights skill sets
Education

Cover Letters:
Resumes

must

be

accompanied

by

customized cover letters

Remember, a resume is only a list of your

professional history, a cover letter adds a

conversational touch to your application
Cover letters must be less than one page
You must inform the reader what you can do

for their organization in your cover letter