Resume Advice
Your resume is your most important calling card in your job search. It should include the
following information:
Contact Information
Include all phone numbers including home, cell, office, mail and email contact information. In
addition, make sure your voicemail message is professional. A message that is too casual can
create a negative impression.
Career Objective
You may choose to list or not list your career objective. If your objective doesn't match the
employer's needs, you may miss out on a golden opportunity.
Professional Summary
Your summary should be brief. Include your title and years of experience. List pertinent skills.
Discuss your character traits or work style. Example: "Financial Accountant with over 10 years'
experience with two Fortune 500 companies. Technical skills include P&L, budgeting,
forecasting and variance reporting. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Self-starter who
approaches every project in a detailed, analytical manner."
Professional Experience
List each position held in reverse chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held
multiple positions within the same company, list them all to show advancement and growth. The
body of each position description should describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.
Other Components
Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments, licenses, technical skills and
languages.
12 Accomplishments Employers Want To See
Your resume is your most important calling card in your job search. It should include the
following information:
Contact Information
Include all phone numbers including home, cell, office, mail and email contact information. In
addition, make sure your voicemail message is professional. A message that is too casual can
create a negative impression.
Career Objective
You may choose to list or not list your career objective. If your objective doesn't match the
employer's needs, you may miss out on a golden opportunity.
Professional Summary
Your summary should be brief. Include your title and years of experience. List pertinent skills.
Discuss your character traits or work style. Example: "Financial Accountant with over 10 years'
experience with two Fortune 500 companies. Technical skills include P&L, budgeting,
forecasting and variance reporting. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Self-starter who
approaches every project in a detailed, analytical manner."
Professional Experience
List each position held in reverse chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held
multiple positions within the same company, list them all to show advancement and growth. The
body of each position description should describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.
Other Components
Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments, licenses, technical skills and
languages.
12 Accomplishments Employers Want To See
- Increased revenues
- Saved money
- Increased efficiencies
- Cut overhead
- Increased sales
- Improved workplace safety
- Purchasing accomplishments
- New products/new lines
- Improved record keeping process
- Increased productivity
- Successful advertising campaign
- Effective budgeting
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