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| Resume- | brief document which highlights an individual's experience, qualifications, and skills, in the hopes of securing a job interview. |
| Chronological resumes- | organized by your employment history in reverse chronological order (working backwards from the last 10-15 years) |
| Functional resumes- | focuses on skills, credentials, and accomplishments over the course of all jobs held. |
| Combination resumes- | elements of both the chronological and functional formats. |
| Objective- | a statement of what you are aiming to achieve at this point in your career. |
| Education- | information about academic qualification. • Work Experience- contain the names of the organizations where you have worked previously as well as are currently working, including time span and job responsibilities. |
| References- | individuals who can attest to your work ethic, academic performance, skills and abilities. |
| Parts of a Resume | Contact Information., Objective , Education Work Experience, Honors & Activities, References, Skills |
| Objective - | Tells a prospective employer the type of work you are currently pursuing |
| Education - | Should almost always immediately follow the objective statement. Your education is your most recent significant accomplishment and is usually related to your objective. (Format: 19xx-19xx Degree obtained, school name) |
| Work Experience - | Allows you to include any experience in which you learned or demonstrated skills, knowledge or abilities that are related to the type of job you are seeking. If at all possible, use relevant experience to support your objective. |
| References - | Someone who can verify your credentials and all or part of the information you have written in your resume |
| Skills - | Special skills, certifications or licenses. |
| Why are resumes so important? | A resume is to provide a summary of your skills, abilities and accomplishments. It is your marketable tool. Since the goal of sending an employer a resume is to get an interview, you want to make sure that your resume is read. However, a resume is required for other purposes. A teacher, for example, may need to include a resume in her licensing portfolio. A student may need a resume for scholarship applications. |
