Just about anybody can write a resume. Writing an effective resume, though, is an entirely different story. Making an effective resume means it has to look good, be accurate, and say the right things about you that will help you get the job you're applying for. It's not easy, but it's certainly not impossible.
Instructions
- 1
Create a list of the things you do while you're at work. This helps you to remember the little things you do that you don't even think about; those little things might be the difference between you getting the interview and your resume being discarded.
2Enter your contact information on the top lines of your resume. Include your name, mailing address, phone number and email address. Center this information and bold the text.
3Start your career section by listing the place where you've most recently worked, and how long you worked there. Using the list you created in Step 1, write four bullet points detailing the things you've done that will be of interest to a recruiter.
4Continue entering your career information, going in reverse chronological order. Stop when you feel that this past work experience is no longer relevant to your current work or the job for which you're applying.
5Write a section just below your career section about your educational background. Include information about any degrees or classes you've taken since high school. You can also list any certifications you've received that may be relevant to your career.
6Highlight all of the text in your resume and select a new font. Choose a font that looks professional and is easy on the eye. While a professional font is important, don't go too crazy about picking the right one; it's far more important that you don't pick a garish font that sends your resume right into the garbage can.
7Print out your resume to see how it looks on paper. This can help you spot mistakes that you otherwise might not have noticed. If your resume looks good on paper and on the screen, start applying for jobs with your new resume.
