2.02 Résumé

Summarizes applicant’s qualifications

Provides personal data, education, work history, and reference information

Stimulates interest of employer

Determines if applicant is worth interviewing

Limit it to one page, if possible

Use reverse chronological order for education and work experience

Use “action verbs” such as created, designed

Use present tense in describing a current job and past tense for others 

Get permission to use names as references

Key and proofread carefully

Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest

Personal Data – Name, address, phone number, e-mail 

Objective – Position applied for

Education – Schools attended or currently attending, specialized subjects or programs, graduation dates (or expected graduation date) 

Work experience/volunteer work – Employment history, volunteer positions, apprenticeships ,

Skills and abilities – Job-related skills and abilities

Honors and Activities – Honors, awards, activities that indicate leadership and teamwork ability or relate to position  

References – May include statement indicating that references are available upon request