How do I write a resumé?
Your résumé is a personal marketing tool used in securing an interview. It is a written summary of your education, work experience, professional skills, and interests. It is a sample of your ability to organize and express yourself in writing, clearly, concisely, and neatly. Résumé preparation begins with self-analysis. What is your career goal (objective)? What are your skills, strengths, values, and interests? What is your experience? Target your résumé to your audience; and think about how do my experiences match the employer’s needs? A resume should be: ● Brief – No more than one page with a font size of no less than 11. Keep the margins to one-inch. ● Organized – Categorize Information: Heading, Objective or Professional Profile, Skills Summary, Work History or Experience, and Education and Training. ● Neat – Always typed and NEVER hand written. ● Clear – List the facts about you and what you have to offer in a clear statement that can be easily understood. ● Dynamic – Start each
