Preparing Your Resume
Your résumé is your first introduction to a recruiter. It should accurately reflect your experience, knowledge and skills in a straightforward and concise way. It should be tailored to clearly address the needs of the specific position you are applying for.
Here are some tips for composing a résumé:
- Summarize your background and outline your desired position.
- Detail your past positions and responsibilities and include information such as dates of employment and the locations and names of your employers.
- Outline your education background, including degrees earned, schools attended and when you graduated.
- Include other relevant information such as any foreign language or computer skills, and consider including outside interests or charitable work that may be pertinent to the desired position.