On the first page include basic information such as your
name, address and contact details, education and qualifications.
| Sequence |
Employers are always interested
to know how your latest employment might be a fit to the
positions they have to offer so always have your current
or most recent position at the beginning of your resume.
Include the month and year of all work history and education,
and include a company description for each place you've
worked. |
| Format |
Keep it clear, leave lots of white space and only use
2 fonts max. Use bullet points rather than lengthy paragraphs
for easy reading. A distraction to the contact of your
resume is graphics or flowery fonts so try to avoid these.
Use Microsoft Word as it's more widely accepted. |
| Content |
Keep it succinct, a resume should be no longer than
4 or 5 pages, depending on the length of your career.
If your resume is too long the reader may not read your
entire resume, in fact they may not read it at all! |
| Work History |
For each role list your responsibilities, but most importantly,
your achievements. Clearly outline to the reader how you
can add value to their business. For positions that are
not related to your current job search, responsibilities
need not be outlined in detail. Also list the reason for
leaving each role, don't give the reader the impression
you've got something to hide. |
| Attention to Detail! |
Check for any spelling, layout or typing errors and
get someone to proof read. Remember your presentation
of your resume is an indication of how you work, spelling
mistakes and typing errors are not the impression you
want to give. |
| Cover Letter |
A cover letter is the best way to make yourself stand
out from the competition by highlighting certain aspect
of how your past experience might be a great match to
the specific job requirements. Remember, a one-for-all
cover letter is just like a free size T-shirt. It never
look good. |
