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BUILD A DELICIOUS RESUME by CA Mark. Formats: Chronological, Functional, and Combined. Chronological: Present work and education experience in reverse chronological order spotlighting certain skills and achievements in each entry. Functional: Listing experiences under major skill categories.
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BUILD A DELICIOUS RESUME by CA Mark
Formats: Chronological, Functional, and Combined Chronological: Present work and education experience in reverse chronological order spotlighting certain skills and achievements in each entry. Functional: Listing experiences under major skill categories. Combination: Both chronological and functional
Action Words! Advocated, Acquired, Built, Collaborated, Created, Delegated, Developed, Enforced, Evaluated, Fixed, Fostered, Gained, Guided, Handled, Helped, Implemented, Learned, Led, Maintained, Mediated, Negotiated, Operated, Oversaw, Presented, Planned, Ran, Reviewed, Set up, Shaped, Taught, Utilized, Wrote
Pre-formatted vs. Blank doc • Using a blank document is preferred. They offer… • Greater flexibility • Effective use of space • Individual style formatting • Creativity
Do you need to include an objective? It is not required, but it is an effective way to communicate the purpose of your resume!
Should I include experience from high school? Perhaps during your first two years of college, but usually by your junior year you can begin to omit outdated experiences. You want to highlight your current abilities!
Should I include summer work experience? Some summer work can add to certain transferable skills like teamwork, time management, and problem solving. So, when relevant, include summer work experiences!
Overall Appearance Resume’s should be no longer than 3 pages Proofread!