Writing An Effective Resume CLE 10 Personal Information

Writing An Effective Resume CLE 10

Personal Information Things to include: Not to include: • Birth Date • First/Last Name • Personal Characteristics • Address • Self-portrait • Phone # • Appropriate E-mail Address – DO: mghanem@sd 43. bc. ca – DON’T: partyanimal 99@hotmail. com

Objective “What are you applying for? ” • Customized to each different job • Job specific • Skill driven Partner Share: You’re seeking a management position in an IT firm – come up with an objective for your resume. Ex: To obtain a management position in an Information Technology firm where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations, project management, and staff recruitment and retention.

Education • Reverse chronological order 1. Grad School 2. University/College 3. High School (not included with above) Include: • School/Location • Relevant Courses • GPA (Achievements section? )

Work/Volunteer Experience • Be concise • Be impactful by highlighting skills and achievements – DO: Utilized strong interpersonal and communications skills to serve customers – DON’T: Served customers • No pronouns (Don’t use “I”) • Key words • Quantify results - #’s, $’s, %’s

Skills/Qualifications • Relevance • Provide concise info to support the skills you choose to list • Priority order Example Skills: Flexibility, Leadership, Motivation, Integrity, Problem Solving Example Skill Statement: Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently.

References • Available Upon Request • Personal references = subjective Things to include: • Name • Position • Employer • Contact info

Additional/Optional Headings • Training/Certificates • Extracurricular activities • Awards/Achievements

Last Things to Consider… Spelling/Grammar Formatting TRUTHFUL 1 -2 complete pages; not 1. 5 • Easy to read • •