Building a Resume in Career Planner

A resume should be written and tailored to each job posting.

Write one resume that can be quickly changed to put in the new job position for each application.

Update your last resume from a successful job search to submit.

A minimum of three resumes should be written.

To hide potentially questionable employment gaps in one's work history.

To highlight how you could be a valuable resource to the company.

To ensure that the resume has the required number of pages.

To include the same type of information listed on everyone else's resume.

Draft a detailed description of all work experiences.

Write a minimum three page resume.

Include glowing descriptions of your achievements.

Downsize and tailor the resume to the posting.

Scrutinize the job listing for key words.

Ask co-workers to use them as references.

Review the posting for salary requirements.

Examine the posting for unnecessary qualifications.

A summary of qualifications, achievements, and education.

It should be edited at least once a year.

It is a short summary of your work experience.

It is a rambling dissertation of an applicants life.