10 Steps to Writing a Killer Resume
Wouldn’t you love to write a killer resume that demands instant result? Follow the steps below to write your most effective resume.
1. To begin with, take a scratch paper and list your work experience – for example- how many years you have worked and you should note whether it is part time or full time. Then write down your job title and company info regarding how what kind of company it is and which year it has established. Then write down the job description. Write down what exactly is required from the particular position. You may have to research a little bit, but make sure you do this step. Come up with a list of requirements, and compare those with what you already have in your paper.
2. Write about your education and put everything in the paper including Bachelors degree, any vocational certificates or technical course, high school etc
3. From the notes, select those skills that are transferable (skills that are similar) to the job you are applying for – these are the most important points for your resume.
4. Start resume by writing your full name, address, telephone number, fax and email at the top of the resume.
5. Then describe what type of work you hope to obtain, and what your expectations are. In other words, write the objective.
6. Then write your work experience that is directly relevant to the job you are applying for.
7. Remember to focus on skills, education and experience that are relevant and that would arouse an interest in you by your prospective employer.
8. Summarize your education, including your degrees that are applicable to the job you are applying for.
9. Write some other relevant information such as languages spoken, experience etc. under the heading: Additional Skills
10. End with reference preferably from people working in a similar industry.