Writing Your Résumé

Applied CommunicationsMATC

Purpose of a RésuméTo get a job interview.

To structure the interview process.

To remind the interviewer of you after you're gone.

To serve as the basis for justifying the hiring decision to others.

Never …

Types of Résumés

Chronological

Functional

Hybrid

Delivery Formats

Print Version

1-Page Print

PDF File

Plain Text Version

HTML/ Web Version

Parts of a Résumé

Required NameContact Information:

Address Telephone number(s) Email

Education / TrainingWork Experience“References Available Upon Request”

Parts of a Résumé

OptionalSummary Statement Professional Profile Qualifications Summary Keyword Summary Licenses/Certifications Accomplishments/Achievements

Parts of a Résumé

OptionalTransferable Skills Strengths Affiliations/MembershipsLanguages Foreign travel

Parts of a Résumé

OptionalPresentations Publications Activities Hobbies/Interests Military

Parts of a Résumé

Never (probably not)Height, weight, age, date of birth, place

of birth, marital status, sex, race, health, social security number (except on an International résumé /CV)

Reasons for leaving previous job(s) Name of boss or supervisor Street addresses and phone numbers of

past employers (city and state is sufficient)

Parts of a Résumé

Never (probably not)Picture of yourself

Salary information

Specific names of references

The title " Résumé "

Religion, church and/or political

affiliations

Parts of a Résumé

Your NameJames Tiberius KirkJames T. KirkJames KirkJim KirkJT KirkCaptain KirkCapt. Kirk

Education & Experience

Which comes first?

Education

Experience

Job Titles

Hobbies

References

Unique Situations

Multiple jobs at same employerAge DiscriminationEmployment GapsJob-Hopper No Paid Experience

Language of Your Résumé

Your Résumé … is just the beginning