Build: Resume Writing Tips

Keep it short.
Your resume should be one page. Sometimes it's okay to use two pages, depending on the type of job you're applying or and the employer.

List most recent job first.
Put your jobs in order, starting with your current or most recent job and ending with the oldest job.

Include basic information about each job.
Include the company name, city/town and state, employment dates, your job title, and your responsibilities.

Talk about your major accomplishments at each job.
Make sure you list accomplishments like "recognized as Employee of the Month;" "handled 60 calls per day;" and "responsible for maintaining inventory."

Use action words.
Use words like "created," "managed," "ran," "handled," and "answered." Get a list of good job-related action words.

List your awards.
Include awards you got in school for academic excellence, sports, clubs, etc.

Include other experiences.
If you don't have a lot of job experience, be sure to include volunteer experiences.

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