Create a Resume to land your dream job!

 

Tip 1:  Be brief.  Resumes should only be 1 -2 pages.

 

Tip 2:  Always tell the truth and only include items that are relevant to the position.

 

Tip 3:  Use action words when describing responsibilities.  See the list of Powerful Action Words.  Avoid using jargon or slang.

 

Tip 4:  Have someone proofread and critique your resume.  Double check for any misspelled words.

 

Tip 5:  Use bullet points to organize your resume.

 

Tip 6:  List qualifications and previous work experience that is relevant to the position.

 

Tip 7:  Avoid listing hobbies.

 

Tip 8:  Do not use "I" or "Me".

 

Tip 9:  List the basics first. 

Your name should be the first item the employer sees on the resume.         Make it bold and larger font than the rest of the text. 

Your contact information should directly follow your name.  List your name and contact information on every page of your resume

 

Tip 10:  Use a good printer and quality light colored paper.

 

Powerful Action Words for your resume!

 

Addressed
Advertised
Arbitrated
Arranged
Articulated
Authored
Clarified
Collaborated
Communicated
Composed
Condensed
Conferred
Consulted
Contacted
Conveyed
Convinced
Corresponded
Debated
Defined
Developed
Directed
Discussed
Drafted
Edited
Elicited
Enlisted
Explained
Expressed
Formulated
Furnished
Incorporated
Influenced
Interacted
Interpreted
Interviewed
Involved
Joined
Judged
Lectured
Listened
Marketed
Mediated
Moderated
Negotiated
Observed
Outlined
Participated
Persuaded
Presented
Promoted
Proposed
Publicized
Reconciled
Recruited
Referred
Reinforced
Reported
Resolved
Responded
Solicited
Specified
Spoke
Suggested
Summarized
Synthesized
Translated
Wrote