Give your Resume a KISS K KEEP I IT S SHORT AND S SIMPLE

Give your Resume a

KISS

K KEEP

I IT

S SHORT ANDS SIMPLE

A RESUME SAYS:•Who you are

•What position you want

•What kind of skills and qualifications you have

•What kind of work experience you have

•What you can offer the company

•What sets you apart from the others

5 Types of Resumes

• Chronological Resume• Functional Resume• Combination Resume• Electronic Resume• Scannable Resume

Chronological Resume

• Most common resume style• Demonstrates a consistent

employment record• Showcases your work experience• Demonstrates upward mobility in

your employment history

Functional Resume

• Focuses on past job responsibilities

• Highlights your skills while employment dates are less prominent

• Showcases your skills and capabilities

• Great for recent graduates

Combination Resume

• Create a customized resume specifically for an employer

• Combines elements of the chronological and functional formats

• Use this format if you know the exact requirements and skills that the job requires

Electronic Resume

• Use for e-mail or to post on career-related Web sites

• Use formatting specifications provided by employer or web site

• Use keywords to describe your employment history and skills

• Be sure to have access to your own e-mail account

Scannable Resume

• Companies use applicant tracking software which utilizes keywords to describe the job’s requirements and skills

• Use white paper with black ink• Use a standard font• Don’t fold or staple the resume• Avoid abbreviations

• Double space between sections• Single space within sections • Bold, underline or capitalize section

heading so they stand out• Use bullets or an asterisk at the beginning of a list • Proofread for spelling and grammar• Print on quality white paper

Resume Appearance

Resume Appearance

• Limit your resume to one page• Keep sentences brief, under 12

words• Be positive and enthusiastic• Don’t list personal references• Use standard 8.5” by 11” paper• Avoid artwork or photos

Resources in the Career Center

• WinWay resume Software helps you create a winning resume

• Many reference books to provide guidance and examples

• Friendly personnel to assist you

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