Resume Writing

In today's workplace, having a well-written resume that's always ready is an important part of career planning. This section of the site shows you how to develop a resume that highlights your qualifications for the job you want. It helps you select the best resume format for your employment situation and shows you how to organize your skills and experience to the greatest advantage.

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then this section can be very useful for you

Do you need to learn how to write a powerful resume fast?
Do you not have time to read 500 pages on choosing the right information and format for your resume?
Do you want to design your resume to work with the computerized resume management systems most employers use?
Do you want to be able to send your resume over the Internet?

Your resume is one of your most important tools for finding and winning a great job. This one- to two-page document is both a record of your past and current accomplishments in the workplace and an advertisement for the capabilities you offer to other organizations in the future. In effect, your resume describes what you can do and how well you can do it for an employer who has likely never met you.

That information is critical to your success in today's job market. Employers are swamped with resumes from other job seekers, and only a well-written, high-impact resume can set you apart. It describes what makes you special by presenting a history of what you have achieved and a statement about the potential contribution you can make. A great resume convincingly presents your unique set of skills and experience on paper so that an employer invites you to an interview, where you can sell yourself in person. In short, a well-prepared resume gets you into the competition so that you have the chance to win your dream job.

Writing a resume can seem a bit intimidating, whether you're a first-time job seeker or a seasoned workplace veteran, a skilled technician or a senior executive. The process is, however, something anyone can accomplish, and everyone should. Yes, it will take a little time and effort; but no, you don't need a degree in English or a background in career counseling to prepare an effective resume. Creating a great resume simply requires careful preparation, attention to detail, selection of the right type of resume for your work background and objective, and thorough follow-through. Do these things, and you'll produce a resume that can open the door to exciting new work opportunities and position you for continuous career advancement.