Resume Writing : General Rules

• A résumé should be concise, grammatically correct, and perfectly spelled. Constructed in clauses, not complete sentences.

• Start your description with an action verb and keep adjectives to a minimum.

For example:
Managed business office staff. Interviewed prospective employees.
Languages spoken: Spanish, German.
 

• Truthful

Don't distort or exaggerate your qualifications or experience.
 

• Preferably not more than three pages.

Your resume should include

• Name, Address, Contact numbers and E-mail addresses.

• An employment objective: Name the specific position you are applying for, or, if you are applying for a number of positions, you can state your overall employment goal. Just make sure it is specific to the job or industry for which you are applying.

• A list of relevant skills: These could be included in your employment experience section, but also may be highlighted a separate section. A relevant skills section can include second languages spoken, computer and/or technical skills, and/or relevant course work.

• A history of your education and employment: Your educational history should start with your most recent degree. It's not necessary to list all the colleges you attended, only those where you received a degree; include your GPA only if it is reasonably high. The employment history should begin with your most recent job, with past jobs listed in reverse chronology.

• Additional activities: This section can include volunteer work, extracurricular activities such as membership in clubs, professional associations, or other organizations, as well as academic honors, scholarships, or published work.

Information about how to obtain references: Don't put references on your resume; simply indicate that references are available on request at the bottom of your résumé.

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