Writing a resume......??

Question

I vaguely remember how to write one and i don't want to use the wizard in Microsoft Word.....Can anyone tell me like the best layout to use???

They're such a drag to write these days!!!

Answer 1

I get lots of Microsoft Template resumes and good for you for not using one... I think they are formatted very badly.

Write a really detailed cover letter that pertains to the job you are looking for.

Stick to the boring fonts like Times New Roman or Arial, that way anyone on the other end will be able to read your resume. Feel free to use the underline, bold or italics as needed.

The best way is to put your contact information at the top in a 12 point font.

List a skills inventory and any certifications you have at the top.

List your employment in reverse cronological order. List your company, title and dates (using the months) worked there. Account for any gaps longer than 3 months. Be sure to use the ability in Word to set tabs. Don't use the space bar a million times or a bazillion tabs, doing that can get your resume massivley messed up when it get's transferred to a data base, plus if you are going after an office job, it makes the person reading the resume wonder if you really know how to use Microsoft.

Underneath each employment section list 2-4 accomplishments and "fancy" facts about what you did at your place of employ. Don't list your job duties unless they are really unsual to the title of the job. Most people can assume correctly by your title what you did.

List your education at the bottom, unless you are a recent college grad. Recent college grads should put it at the top under the skills inventory.

Lastly, create a second page using the idential header of your name and address... and list your references. It's so nice for people to include them in one little package and not two documents. That way you look prepared. If you are supervising people, list 7 references (yes 7) 2 bosses, 2 coworkers, 2 subordinates and 1 misc. If you are not a manager then 5, 2 bosses, 2 coworkers and 1 misc. That may sound like a lot, but you can never account for when a person will be out of town or unable to return a call when they are most needed.

If you have a freind that is an administrative assistant or secretary have them double check all the formatting on your resume.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

You should look on-line at a college or university's career center. They often have resources for creating a resume - including recommended formats.

Answer 3

Google Great Resume examples, ussally can get some good examples.

Answer 4

>> Do a search on resumes if you do not want to use one of the many MS. layouts that they have on their website.