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List any courses you are enrolled in or are currently pursuing.

Resume Tips for Accounting & Finance Jobs

Heba Y.Senior Recruitment Consultant

Clearly list your professional designations on your resume

List specific accounting software you are proficient with

Highlight your expertise with accounting/finance (i.e. accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting)

Remember to tailor your resume for each job posting – with integrity!

Resume Tips for Administrative Professionals

Ida S.Staff Support Consultant

List your proficiencies with computer & software skills – including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and typing speed

Show relevant certificates or any educational courses that are specific to the administrative position

Highlight your duties showing how you supported the team, manager or department

Don’t be afraid to add your own personality to your resume!

Resume Tips for Business Professionals

Sylvia T.Senior Recruitment Consultant

Don’t leave us guessing – demonstrate how your skills align to the position requirements

Tell us what accomplishments you had in the positions/occupations you listed – essentially we want to know what role you played in each position you listed

Provide clear, concise, accurate, relevant information

Use your cover letter as a way to highlight your energy for the position you are applying for.

Resume Tips for Engineers

Imtiaz A.Senior Recruitment Consultant

Entry Level Engineers – list your memberships and education at the top of your resume. Include all co-op terms you have completed

Clearly list your engineering status (EIT, P.ENG)

Clearly state what type of relevant projects you have worked on

Within the Information Technology Branch you are expected to learn new technologies quickly - never a dull moment!

Resume Tips for Information Technology Jobs

Gina B. Recruitment Consultant

Clearly list all technical skills that are related to the requirements of the position (i.e. Java, SQL, HTML, etc.)

Demonstrate your ability to work in a team as well as independently

Expect testing as part of your recruitment process

Be sure to list any additional coursework or training you have received or are enrolled in.

Resume Tips for Labourers & Trades

Describe the labouring tasks performed in previous jobs. Don’t just list where you’ve worked or a job title

List any tools and equipment you are competent using

List any valid safety or work related tickets you have. Don’t put expired tickets on your resume

Ashley P. Senior Recruitment Consultant

Share your accomplishments and how you progressed to the senior level.

Resume Tips for Leadership Jobs

Showcase how you’ve been successful in the leadership role

Your resume can be more than 2 pages at the senior and executive levels

Your cover letter is an intro that brings to life your motivation in applying for the role

Nigel B. Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Elena C. Executive Recruitment Lead

Use clearly spelled out credentials – don’t use acronyms.

Resume Tips for Planners

Clearly list education & Association memberships

Give examples of specific projects you have worked on as a Planner

Opportunity Concept Level – When short of the required years of experience, make sure to give details in your cover letter and resume of how your education, courses or class projects make you a qualified candidate

Erica S.Senior Recruitment Consultant

Create a branding statement to introduce yourself as an applicant!

Resume Tips for Recreation & Sports

Patrick R. Recruitment Consultant

List all your certifications and be specific with what you accomplished

Specify tools, machines and technologies that you have experience in operating

Create a summary of your relevant skills at the top of your resumeTara L.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Join our City of Edmonton Campus Recruitment group on LinkedIn!

Resume Tips for Students

Have a skills summary on the top of your resume

References “upon request” is not required to be on your resume

Include a professional e-mail address on your application

Erin S.Diversity Recruitment Consultant

Check your e-mail inbox as there are several testing phases involved in the selection process.

Resume Tips for Transit

Identify your driving class & record in a skills summary

Highlight all your driving experience on the first page of your resume

Clearly identify your customer service experience

Saif A.Recruitment Consultant

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