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Get Started with your Resume Simple steps for generating professional results

Get started!

Where do I start?

 Job-specific or general purpose?  Template or custom-made? Template  What defines me?  What sets me apart?  What are my strengths?  One page or more?

What do I include?

 Employment and education  Awards and recognition  Specialized training  Professional memberships  Skills snapshot  Major projects at work and school

What don’t I include?

 Hobbies and personal interests  Vague information  Uncategorized information  Personal information that’s not job-related  Large blocks of text  Graphics

Language Tips

Use active verbsactive verbs Use incomplete sentences Be concise Be consistent Offer specific details Avoid clichés

Design Tips

 Create your own document  Mix fonts to control information  Use bulleted lists rather than paragraphs  Be consistent  Take the quadrant testquadrant test  Find a friend and take the 20 second test

Electronic Resumes

 General purpose for posting to job sites  Job-specific for sending to employers  PDF works best for file attachments  Keywords help employers find your resume  Plain text works best for online databases  Appearance matters!

Printed Resumes

 Use high-quality paper  No decorated paper  Black text only  Be careful with your printed documents  Use a laser printer  Appearance matters!

The Cover Letter

 Match resume formatting  Simple and to the point  Be sure to sign it!  Highlight special skills  Business letter format  Suggest a meeting

References

 Available upon request!  Make a separate document  Match resume formatting  Keep them up to date  Remind them that they may be called  Provide title and contact information

Additional Resources

 The Trinity Writing Center The Trinity Writing Center  The Purdue OWL  Trinity Career Services Trinity Career Services  Symplicity

Quick Reminders

Be concise and consistent Prioritize Target your job search Ask for help and let others help you

Online Samples

Get Started with your Resume Simple steps for generating professional results