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Be Concise |
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Keep your resume as concise and brief as
possible. One page is preferable. |
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Job Objectives |
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Present your job objective in a manner
that relates to the company and position you are applying for.
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Tailor Your Resume |
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Tailor your resume to fit the position,
allowing the most space for work experience that is most relevant
to the position you are applying for. |
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Lists are Easy
to Read |
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Include a concise, factual, and positive
listing of your education, employment history, and accomplishments.
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Work History |
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When describing your work history, summarize
the technologies (hardware, languages, databases, etc.) you
have used and how you have used them. |
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Start With Your
Strongest Points |
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Begin with your strongest statements when
describing your accomplishments. |
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Significant Contributions |
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Include significant contributions you have
made at each one of your jobs. |
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Job Continuity
is Important |
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Be conscious of continuity in your history.
Employers look for gaps in work history, especially if they
are unaccounted for. |
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Simple is Best |
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Remember to keep it simple! |