Resume & CV Writting Tips

RESUME FORMAT

CONTACT INFORMATION:

This section should ONLY include four (4) things: Your full name, permanent and/or school address, telephone number, and email address, usually in boldface, larger type. Include only one phone number and one email address.

Don't include personal information such as marital status, religion, and number of kids, photo, physical traits, race, ethnicity, or citizenship.

KEYWORD SKILLS AND OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

This section should express the most relevant key technical words employers are looking for, and what are the objectives and goals, you would like to achieve and contribute to this position.

EDUCATION:

This section includes your school's name, location, degree type, anticipated graduation date, major(s), minor(s), and GPA if it is ready good. 3.5/4.0 or higher. If you have more than one degree, place the highest or most recent first. Include the title of your Thesis/Dissertation and your academic advisor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

This section aligns your past experiences with your current pursuits. It may include full-time, part-time, and summer employment; student teaching; internships; practicums; academic research; and volunteer work. List experiences in reverse chronological order, providing the organization name and location, your position title, and dates employed.

Read carefully the "Building Better Bullets Section" to help you describe your experience and accomplishments effectively.

TECHNICAL & COMPUTER SKILLS:

This section focuses on your computer proficiency and technical skills. You may choose to categorize your technical & computer skills in terms of software skills, hardware skills, operating systems, lab skills, scientific skills, etc.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

This section work provides prospective employers insight into the type of employee you'd be. It can give a great impression about someone who can work effectively under stress, someone who can achieve results and thrive.

LANGUAGES:

You need to include a list of languages that you can speak, write, and read effectively. Especially for positions where a second language is desirable or crucial to the role. Try to be more specific when you describe the level of your professionalism in any language that you are not a native speaker.