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Before you get started writing an effective resume...You need to have a plan - at least a general plan.
Just suppose you wanted to take a trip to the Museum of Science & Industry located in Chicago, Illinois - first you would have to have a general idea of how to get to Chicago. Once you're there you would devise a more specific plan of how to get to the museum.
It is the same approach we take when learning how to write a resume.
Generally speaking, all resumes follow a basic outline. The information that follows represents a good outline for a resume. It outlines the typical information found in a resume.
Remember! Each resume you write should be tailored to the specific job you are seeking.
Top of Page (usually centered)
- Your name
- Home address
- Home phone number
- Cell phone number (or other contact #)
- Email address (make sure it is a professional email & not a nickname)
Objective Statement (optional - we'll cover this in another area)
Qualification/Career Summary (optional)
Education (list all relevant education)
- Degrees (highest 1st)
- Certifications
- Training
Work Experience/Employment History
- Current or most recent position
- Continue listing pertinent work experience
Activities & Associations
- Organizations
- Associations
- Student government
- Community activities
Special Skills
- Foreign language
- Typing
- Computer/Software
- any other skills that "fit" the specific job description
Honors & Awards (formal recognition you've received)
- Professional
- Academic
- Community
Your resume may or may not contain all of the information listed above in the example of a free resume outline .
Remember! - a resume is tailored to your unique skills & qualifications, along with the specific job or career field in which you are seeking employment.