Resume Basics

Your Resume!

100

At the top of your resume you want to make sure that this information is provided, phone number, e-mail and home address.

Contact Info

200

Focus, Content, Length and Voice are all things that can be provided in your...

Professional Summary or Objective

300

Reverse chronological order with to/from date. Job Title, employer and location of company... This part of the resume should list your last 10 years with highlights/bullets of responsibilities and accomplishments.

Work History

400

This will list any degrees or diplomas that you have received. If above a 3.5, it might even list your GPA.

Education

500

This might not be sent out until after your interviews, but it is a list of previous employers, managers, or supervisors. Usually listing 3-5

References

Resume Types

100

most common, prepopulates in online applications well. Usually starts with most recent and continues going down by previous dates.

Chronological

200

Focuses on skills and abilities rather than work history

Functional

300

This might be for mid career, someone changing careers, emphasize transferable skills/specific technical skills and expertise.

Combination

400

Detailed and comprehensive document of academic and professional accomplishments.

Curriculum Vitae

500

Do Not or Do ::::: Charts, graphics, tables, text boxes, images, columns, font, information in headers and footers. 

Do Not!!!

Bad Resume Examples

100

On your resume you write - "Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd"

Bad Speller

200

Gamer, Pickleball, Shopping

Irrelevant Hobbies

300

Inflated claims

Exaggerator

400

Vague Responsibilities

Non-Achiever

500

Overused and repeated phrases

Buzzword enthusiast

Front Page! Read All About It!

100

This document, typically sent with a résumé, introduces you to an employer and explains why you're a great fit for the position.

Cover Letter

200

___________ on your qualifications

Elaborate

300

_______________ interest in the role and the company!

Demonstrate

400

__________ keywords in job description to align your skills and experience for ATS scanning/screening.

Match

500

______________ your resume, do not duplicate

Support

Front Page Basics!

100

Should match your resume with name and contact info.

Header

200

In this paragraph you want to list the position you're applying for, reference number and compelling reason why you are interested.

Introduction

300

In this paragraph or paragraphs, you want to highlight relevant skills, experience, and match keywords in the job description. 

Middle Paragraph

400

Reiterate your enthusiasm for the job and/or company, express gratitude and include a call to action. 

Closing

500

Sincerely, followed by name. Back when paper cover letters were a thing you would sometimes sign your name. 

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