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Resume Writing Basics

Resume Writing Basics. By Career Services. Why You Need a Resume. Advertise a product - YOU!. What the Employer Needs to Know. Who you are. Name, address, phone, e-mail. What job you want. Objective Statement. What have you done. Qualifications. What you can do.

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Resume Writing Basics

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  1. Resume Writing Basics By Career Services

  2. Why You Need a Resume • Advertise a product - YOU!

  3. What the Employer Needs to Know • Who you are • Name, address, phone, • e-mail • What job you want • Objective Statement • What have you done • Qualifications • What you can do • Your skills/abilities • Pages 15-19 in Career Guide

  4. Before You Write Your Resume • Think about all your past jobs, activities, and education

  5. What Goes On Your Resume • Header • Objective • Education • G.P.A., Courses Related, Certifications, • Employment Experience • Skill/Abilities • Organizations • Honors Refer to pages 15-19 in Career Guide

  6. What Not to Put on a Resume • Personal information like your birth date, marital status, religion, ethnic group, gender, or health • Reasons why you left your previous jobs • Salaries from other jobs • Your picture or photo • Your references

  7. Resume Ethics • Always present an honest & accurate picture of what you have accomplished and who you are • Your resume must be supported by your references: instructors, employers, etc • Be able to describe in detail all that you put on your resume • The consequences of false or misleading resume claims can be serious • Professionalism • My Space/Facebook

  8. Finishing Touches That Make a Difference • Spell Check • Grammar Check • Have someone else critique your resume • Use good bond paper • Use a simple font

  9. Come To Career Services! • University Center, Suite 304 • 825-2628 • Visit our web site at • http://career-services@tamucc.edu

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