Write Your Resume

The hardest part about writing a resume is starting to write the resume! First you need to think about what you want to do, what image you wish to project, and how your past experiences relate to your current aspirations. Once you have addressed these crucial issues, putting your thoughts on paper is much easier. Start Writing Your Resume....

Choose a Resume Format. There are four basic types of resumes: chronological, functional, combination, and curricula vitae (CVs). Check out Resumes Online. Instantly Create a Professional Resume in Less than 10 Minutes

Choose a format that best fits your experiences and industry or one that you are comfortable with. Ultimately, the choice of resume format is up to you. Chronological resumes present information in a timeline approach. Functional resumes group work experience and skills by skill area or job function.

Choose your Resume focus

Decide what type of job you'll be applying for and the write it at the top of a piece of paper. The job objective you list on your sheet of paper doesn't have to actually appear on your resume. Sometimes, it's best to describe your job goals in the cover letter, where you can tailor your objective to each opening. Most employers do like to see an objective statement on your resume. Make sure that it is precise.

For example, "A sales management position with an innovative corporation" is much better than "A position which utilizes my education and experience."

Take inventory
Start with several pieces of blank paper. Title each with the following headings and then brainstorm.

• Education
• Activities
• Interests
• Work Experience
• Honors and awards
• Skills and Abilities

If you think you don't have any experience--think again Remember, the question in the employer's mind is: "Why should I speak with this person? How is he/she different from all the other applicants?" Try to answer these questions under each heading. Talking out loud about your overall career and job skills and experiences can sometimes be helpful. Remember to be big-picture and summary oriented. Ask yourself for each job and experience, "What did I do?"