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How To Write A Resume

A résumé is a document that summarizes a person's skills, experiences and accomplishments for potential employers. It should fit on one page and include sections for contact information, work experience, education, skills and other relevant experience. The résumé should be tailored for specific jobs and use active verbs and consistent writing.

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How To Write A Resume

A résumé is a document that summarizes a person's skills, experiences and accomplishments for potential employers. It should fit on one page and include sections for contact information, work experience, education, skills and other relevant experience. The résumé should be tailored for specific jobs and use active verbs and consistent writing.

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What's a rsum?

A rsum is a document that sums up your skills, experiences and accomplishments so a potential employer can quickly see whether you are a good fit for a position. Before you start applying for jobs or internships, you'll need to write a rsum. Ev en if you're new to the workforce, a strong rsum can help you stand out in the cro wd. What does a rsum look like? Rsums don't all look alike, but there are some general guidelines. Employers gener ally prefer that they fit on one side of one page. They also should always look professional no pink paper or fancy fonts. Look at the examples of rsums that come w ith most word-processing programs for some ideas. You can also check out sites s uch as Monster Jobs and CareerBuilder for rsum samples. What goes on a rsum? A rsum usually has several sections. These can include the following: Name and contact information Objective or summary statement Work experience Volunteer and extracurricular experience Education Skills State your objective or give a summary statement After you list your name and contact information at the top of the page, you can briefly describe your objective. This means that you explain what type of posit ion you're looking for and your employment goals. Another possibility is to put a snapshot of your qualifications in this spot. a summary statement Describe your work experience You probably don't have a lot of work experience at this point. But anything you 've accomplished can show you're reliable and responsible. You can include summe r jobs, internships and even things like regular babysitting gigs. List the date s you held each position and your job title and briefly describe your most impor tant duties. Include volunteer and extracurricular experience These activities show that you have qualities employers value. Volunteering expe rience proves you are hard-working and reliable. Being a student athlete or a me mber of an honor society or serving in a leadership position in a club demonstra tes your commitment and leadership abilities. Describe your education As you continue to study, the education portion of your rsum will grow. For now, j ust list the high school you attend. If you've taken any college-level courses,

you can mention those too. Highlight your skills Chances are you have valuable skills to offer an employer. If you can use a comp uter, know any software programs well, or can program, say so in this section. L ist any languages you speak. Include any other relevant skills you possess, such as experience editing video or blogging.

Tailor your rsum Be prepared to adjust your rsum for each application. You'll want to feature diffe rent items for different positions. Create an initial rsum as a model and then edi t it to build a new rsum for each job. Don't forget to keep adding new experiences and skills to your rsum as you progress.

Watch your writing The way you write your rsum is important. Rsums generally feature clear, short descr iptions. You don't have to use full sentences, but you have to be consistent wit h punctuation. Match verb tenses throughout, using active verbs like "developed, " "performed," and "managed."

Get feedback Once you've written a draft of your rsum, ask a few people for feedback. Your fami ly and friends can help proofread and catch any mistakes. They may also be able to suggest other experiences or skills you might include.

What now? Learn more about exploring and choosing careers in 5 Reasons to Be Flexible Abou t Your Career Plans and 5 Ways to Find Career Ideas.

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