Tips
The 5 Essential Parts of a Good Resume
- A clearly stated job objective
- The highlights of qualifications
- A presentation of directly relevant skills and experience
- A chronological work history
- A listing of relevant education and training
Things to Avoid in Your Resume
- False Information
- Personal Data (Age, weight, health, race, religion, marital or family status)
- Your social security number
- A photograph of yourself
- A statement that you will take any job available
- Any shortcoming, weak areas, or any difficulties you have experienced in certain job
- Past salary, wages or salary requirement
- Reason for leaving previous jobs
- Your lack of a job
- First person singular (I, Me,My, Mine)
- References. Add the statement "Reference available upon request". Prepare a separate sheet listing your references and bring it to your interview
- Don't print of both sides of the paper
Databases
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Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale) This link opens in a new window Click the tab "Career", then Click "Online Resume Builder. With the Resume Builder, you can create a professional resume that outlines your qualifications and highlights your skills and accomplishments. Enter your information (with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to help you get started), choose a design, and let the Resume Builder expertly format your resume for you. When you're finished, you'll receive your resume as a word document, so you can print and mail it.
Resumes & Cover Letters
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