3. Step 1- Gather information Step 2- What information should be included? Step 3- What resume template best highlights my experience and education? Step 4- What sequence do I put resume sections? Step 5- Write a draft Step 6- Critique your resume

7. If I am looking at a specific job description, what skills and experiences are identified? What is important about my education? Are there unique experiences or talents I want to share?

8. Skills-Based Reverse Chronological Combination

11. Contact Information Profile Education Experience

12. YOUR NAME Street Address City, ST ZIP Code Phone E-mail

13. TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL@UWILLHIREME.COM Might be great for friends but is not appropriate for your Professional communications

14. This an excellent place to include keywords and requirements that have been stated in a job description. keywords

15. YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY IS VERY IMPORTANT- IT IS MOST LIKELY THE PORTION THE EMPLOYER WILL READ AND NOT JUST SCAN

16. Start with the highest degree you have earned and work backwards.

17. LIST ALL DATED INFORMATION FROM MOST RECENT AND GO BACKWARDS CHRONOLOGICALLY

18. Most current information moving back through your history.

20. Highlights your skills

21. Combination resume includes both skills and work history.

22. Begin with the easiest section either contact information or education. Then, move through each section.

23. Evaluate the Content Does the resume present your strengths up front? Does the order of information make sense? Are keywords from the job description included in the resume? Does the information feel complete and present a clear picture of what you have to offer?

24. Does the resume present your strengths up front? Does the order of information make sense? Are keywords from the job description included in the resume?

25. The average employer spends about 35-40 seconds scanning a resume.