Resume Writing Format
Before you actually sit down to write your resume you need to understand HOW a resume is presented and the BEST format to use to present your information.
Now, as we have stated before, you need to understand that your resume has one goal … to get you an interview. So you need to present and format your resume for maximum exposure. This means keeping it short and simple. Most resumes should NEVER be longer than 3 pages WITH references.
There are different resume writing formats depending on how you want to present your information and the job you are applying for. The most common format is the “professional resume format”. This resume writing format applies to 90% of the jobs most people apply for.
This resume writing format consists of:
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Heading with contact information
Resume Objective
Resume Experience (in chronological order most recent 1st)
DATES –> Position –> Location (these are the standard criteria included with your experience)
Detailed highlights of position (FOCUS on RESULTS)
Resume Education
Resume Interests/Skills
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By FAR the largest segment of your resume should focus on EXPERIENCE and on the DETAILED highlights of each. This is the most important selling point of your resume. Tangible experience is more sought after than education which is why that section is towards the bottom.
Here is a resume writing format EXAMPLE:
As you can see, and I talk about this a little more in detail … its GOOD to have a little color to help your resume really stand-out from all the other resumes. You can ALSO add your picture if you want so your future employer can put a “picture” to the resume.
