1. In today’s tough job market, you need to stand out from the crowd. Presenting an impressive resume to potential employers will greatly increase your chances of getting noticed and landing an interview.

2. Many job recruiters will only devote about 30 seconds to reading your resume before making a decision about whether or not to interview you.* After completing this module, not only will you know how to create a resume to get you noticed, but also you will have created your own customized resume to send to potential employers. *BYU Marriott School Business Career Center, http://marriottschool.byu.edu/career/students/solidResume.cfmhttp://marriottschool.byu.edu/career/students/solidResume.cfm

3. Click the boxes below to see a description of the resume type. Click the picture of the resume type to learn how to create that type: General Resume Federal Resume Technical Resume For use when applying for jobs in which skills with tools are the main emphasis. For use when applying for jobs for the federal government. For use in when applying for jobs in business, education, or general fields.

4. This module will guide you through the following steps of resume preparation. Click on a step to continue: Format your resume Format your resume Provide contact information Provide contact information Highlight relevant experience Highlight relevant experience Include education and training Include education and training Feature skills and abilities Feature skills and abilities Describe specific job qualifications Describe specific job qualifications

5. Return to Technical Resume Home

11. This module will guide you through the following steps of resume preparation. Click on a step to continue: Format your resume Format your resume Provide contact information Provide contact information Highlight relevant experience Highlight relevant experience Include education and training Include education and training Feature skills and abilities Feature skills and abilities Describe specific job qualifications Describe specific job qualifications

12. Return to Federal Resume Home

18. This module will guide you through the following steps of resume preparation. Click on a step to continue: Format your resume Format your resume Provide contact information Provide contact information Highlight relevant experience Highlight relevant experience Include education and training Include education and training Feature skills and abilities Feature skills and abilities Describe specific job qualifications Describe specific job qualifications

19. Return to General Resume Home