How Do You Prepare A Basic Résumé?
There are as many kinds of résumés as there are jobs. Use a style that matches your personality and career objectives. Step 1 Choose one or two fonts at most, and avoid underlined, boldfaced and italic text. Many companies use automated recruiting systems that have difficulty with special formatting. Step 2 Opt for the active voice rather than the passive voice (say ‘met the goal’ rather than ‘the goal was met’). Step 3 Provide contact information such as your home address, phone number and e-mail address at the top of your résumé. Step 4 Include an objectives statement, in which you use clear, simple language to indicate what kind of job you’re looking for. This should appear below your contact information. Step 5 List your most recent and relevant experience first. Include time frames, company names and job titles, followed by major responsibilities. Step 6 In a second section, outline your education, awards, accomplishments and anything else you wish prospective employers to know ab
