Hello and welcome to equipped the career training series brought to you by AP use career services. We hope that this video will provide. You with the helpful information. That you can use for your own job search let's get started in this video. We will be discussing how to construct a quality resume learn about the necessary elements of a well-written cover letter and discuss the information necessary for your list of references first of all let's discuss the functions of your resume.
You know that you need a resume to help get a job but it does not need to be a comprehensive list of everything you have ever done only include those experiences. You have that are relevant to the job. You are trying to get remember. That the resume is the first impression the employer will have a view and they may refer to it during an interview there are three types of resume formats to consider the chronological resume lists your experience in reverse chronological order and is the most commonly used form at second is the functional resume.
That does not give dates of employment but instead highlights the skills gained in previous jobs the third format is a combination of the two previous formats chronological and functional. Some dates will be on the resume but skills and abilities are much more prominent first and foremost do not include. Any personal pronouns in your resume remove. Any references such as. I and mine from the page only include relevant information on your resume and take out. Any unnecessary items never provide an accurate information or exaggerations on your resume try to avoid making the page look too crowded avoid. Any spelling errors and never have handwritten changes on your resume don't capitalize. Everything because then.
Nothing catches the readers. I for most job types do not include. Any personal information such as photos marital status or personal history be sure. That there are no smudges or wrinkles on the paper and do not include references on the actual resume page itself there are. Some things. That you do want to be sure to include on your resume. These include the consistent use of headings and font type the use of action verbs to describe job duties and accomplishments and accurate information. That relates to the position be sure. That you stress your accomplishments in your work history to do. This use numbers data percentages etc.
When describing your duties we'll discuss. This more later be sure to proofread and edit your resume and get feedback from friends before. You send it out the main sections of your resume should include the following information name and contact information and objective statement your education with the current or most recent education listed first related experience and special skills. If they are related to the job other information may be included on your resume but keep in mind. That most resumes for entry-level positions are.
One page in length. Now let's take a closer look at. Each of these sections on your resume here's an example of the name and contact information section keep in mind. That your name should be the biggest thing on the page usually about 16 point font works well contact information should include your address phone cell phone and an email address be sure to use a professional sounding email address and ensure.
That your voicemail greeting is professional sounding as well here. We have an example of a good objective statement an objective is recommended. Because it lets the employer know what position. You are interested in and why they should take a look at your resume the objective should be short and concise and should try to include the position. You are applying for the name of the employer and something about your skills or an education. That make you ideal for the job next.
You know that you need a resume to help get a job but it does not need to be a comprehensive list of everything you have ever done only include those experiences. You have that are relevant to the job. You are trying to get remember. That the resume is the first impression the employer will have a view and they may refer to it during an interview there are three types of resume formats to consider the chronological resume lists your experience in reverse chronological order and is the most commonly used form at second is the functional resume.
That does not give dates of employment but instead highlights the skills gained in previous jobs the third format is a combination of the two previous formats chronological and functional. Some dates will be on the resume but skills and abilities are much more prominent first and foremost do not include. Any personal pronouns in your resume remove. Any references such as. I and mine from the page only include relevant information on your resume and take out. Any unnecessary items never provide an accurate information or exaggerations on your resume try to avoid making the page look too crowded avoid. Any spelling errors and never have handwritten changes on your resume don't capitalize. Everything because then.
Nothing catches the readers. I for most job types do not include. Any personal information such as photos marital status or personal history be sure. That there are no smudges or wrinkles on the paper and do not include references on the actual resume page itself there are. Some things. That you do want to be sure to include on your resume. These include the consistent use of headings and font type the use of action verbs to describe job duties and accomplishments and accurate information. That relates to the position be sure. That you stress your accomplishments in your work history to do. This use numbers data percentages etc.
When describing your duties we'll discuss. This more later be sure to proofread and edit your resume and get feedback from friends before. You send it out the main sections of your resume should include the following information name and contact information and objective statement your education with the current or most recent education listed first related experience and special skills. If they are related to the job other information may be included on your resume but keep in mind. That most resumes for entry-level positions are.
One page in length. Now let's take a closer look at. Each of these sections on your resume here's an example of the name and contact information section keep in mind. That your name should be the biggest thing on the page usually about 16 point font works well contact information should include your address phone cell phone and an email address be sure to use a professional sounding email address and ensure.
That your voicemail greeting is professional sounding as well here. We have an example of a good objective statement an objective is recommended. Because it lets the employer know what position. You are interested in and why they should take a look at your resume the objective should be short and concise and should try to include the position. You are applying for the name of the employer and something about your skills or an education. That make you ideal for the job next.
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