Resumes
Your resume is often the only picture a recruiter has of you, your abilities and your accomplishments. Studies show that resumes receive about 20 seconds of a recruiter's time. To create an effective resume, consider the following steps:
Gather Information to Create Your Resume
Education
Internships
Work experience, including full-time and part-time jobs
School activities (clubs and organizations)
Leadership roles
Community service activities
Skills, languages and technical
Sports Download Resume Worksheets to organize your information
Choose a Resume Format
Reverse Chronological Resume: Lists your work experience starting with the most recent position and working backwards.
Functional Resume: Grouping and categorizing your experience to help employers see your less obvious skills
Combination Resume: Reverse chronological but use groupings with that format
Download Reverse Chronological Resume Example
Other Resources to Create Your Resume
Questions You Should Ask Yourself As You Prepare Your Resume
Power Words to Use in Your Resume
How to Create an Electronic Resume
Winning Cover Letters
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