Resume Tips

Your resume is your most important tool in your job search.
It should include the following information:

Contact information. Include home phone or cell phone, mail and e-mail contact information.

Career objective. Some candidates list an objective and some don’t. If you do list one make sure your objective is clearly stated and defined.

Summary statement. Your summary should be brief.
First, include your title and years of experience. Second, list all skills.
Third, discuss your character traits or work style.

Professional experience. List each position held in reverse chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held multiple positions within the same company, list them all to show advancement and growth. The body of each position description should describe your responsibilities and accomplishments

Other components. Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments, licensing, certification, publications, technical skills and languages.

Personal information. Do not include personal information such as marital status or age.

12 Accomplishments Employers Want To See:

1.   Increased revenues
2.   Saved money
3.   Increased efficiencies
4.   Cut overhead
5.   Increased sales
6.   Improved workplace safety
7.   Purchasing accomplishments
8.   New products/new lines
9.   Improved record keeping process
10. Increased productivity
11. Successful advertising campaign
12. Effective budgeting