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Gather and Check All Necessary
Information:
Write down headings such as EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS,
ACTIVITIES.
EDUCATION List degrees and
month/year obtained or expected; names and locations of schools;
major and marks/grades scored. A brief summary of important courses
you've taken might also be helpful.
EXPERIENCE List the
month/years you worked, position, name and location of employer or
place, and responsibilities you had.
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SKILLS. List computer languages and
software, communication (including languages), leadership, or athletic, among
others.
ACTIVITIES. List academic, professional
organizations of which you are currently a member;Organize the Resume
Effectively
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Top center of first page. Name (no title); addresses;
phone numbers; e-mail and/or fax addresses (optional); citizenship if
applicable.
EXPERIENCE: Here, you can use one of two
formats:
Functional: To emphasize skills and
talents, cluster your experience under headings that highlight these skills
Chronological: To emphasize work experience, list jobs beginning with the
most recent.
CONTENT
- Name is at the top of the page:
highlighted by slightly larger typesize, bolding, and/or underlining
- Address and phone number(s) are complete
and correct, with PIN codes, and are well-placed in relation to name
- All entries highlight a capability or
accomplishment
- Repetition of words or phrases is kept to
a minimum
- Capitalization, punctuation, and date
formats are consistent
- There are NO typos or spelling errors
ORGANIZATION
- Your best assets, whether education,
experience, or skills, are listed first
- The page can be easily reviewed:
categories are clear, text is indented
- The dates of employment are easy to find
and consistently formatted
- Your name is printed at the top of each
page
- Justification creates awkward white spaces
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