How To Write A Resume: A Newbie's Guide

So you want to know how to write a resume? Maybe you are a recent graduate and are just beginning your job search with diploma in hand. Perhaps you already have a job and think you may want to switch careers or companies some time down the road.

Even if you already have a job, it is always a good idea to have a current resume in case you decide you want to change jobs or find yourself downsized. But learning how to write one can be one of the most important skills you can acquire in the business world.

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Start by gathering together all the information you will need to construct the resume. Once you have all of the information close at hand, the writing process will be much easier. You will need to know the names of the last three places you have worked along with their addresses and telephone numbers. Take a moment and jot down the dates you worked there, your job title, and your job duties.

You also need to have your education information. It depends on where you are in life as to what you include here. Most people just include high school and any college they might have. You’ll need the dates of diplomas received as well as areas of study, awards and honors you might have received. Include the name of the schools you have attended as well as their addresses.

The sections of your resume should include: job experience, educational experience, skills, awards and achievements, and references. If you are a member of an organization or club, have a separate section for that as well. You may choose to include other sections when learning how to write a resume, but these are the basic ones that most people use. In the “references” section, you should just have a sentence that says “References are available upon request.” However, if the ad for the job you are applying for asks you to include references then change the sentence to “References are attached” and include a separate reference sheet.

When learning how to write a resume, it is important that you be very professional and use positive words. Your resume is what a prospective employer will see first, so you want to make a good first impression! Look online for web sites for examples and that teach you how to write.

Then put together a resume you can be proud of and go out there and get that job!

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