4/3 Blog Notes
Uncategorized April 3rd, 2009What do we know about resumes?
Resumes are part of the application process
ImportantL resumes are a gateway to getting your foot in the door.
Talk yourself up
Should be specific to job
Not only for jobs. May be used for scholarships, fellowships, volunteer opportunities, etc.
Quickly reviewed
About a page
Comes with a cover letter
Includes:
Qualifications
Name and contact
Skills
Education
Objects
References?
– When ordering your resume consider what the reader will want to see first. Will it be education? Will it be your skills?
After looking at sample resumes online we came up with this list:
Be consistent with abbreviationsd!
Achievements (certifications, other types of education you have)
Get to the point
Distinguishg yourself from other applicants
Should be easily readable (space/consistency()
At least one didn’t include references
Experience summary
Look professional
Include college classes taken