Writing your Résumé Your résumé is usually
the first impression you make and may be judged, fairly or not, by its contents
and presentation. It is a vital marketing document whose sole purpose is to get
you an interview. A résumé should cover the following areas:
Contact information
Education
Key skills
Work Experience
TrainingSpecial Skills, languages spoken, licences held,
Achievements
Some helpful tips Produce it on good quality
A4 paper and ensure there are no grammatical errors.
Always type or
print a résumé and never print on both sides.
Space
out information, and never clutter a page. White space and large margins make
it easier to read.
Be succinct and to the point, as a long résumé
may be difficult to wade through. How long your résumé should be,
is related to how much work experience you have accumulated.
Be brief
and summarize. Most recent experience should receive the greatest exposure. Use
headings and bullet points.
A logical structure is essential in a
résumé for Education, Work Experience and Achievements, working
in reverse chronological order is best. Listing your most recent experience first
is more likely to attract and hold your reader's attention.
Think
positively when writing your résumé and use pro-active words and
concise sentences.
Write a covering letter in addition to your résumé.
This letter should be typed unless otherwise specified. It should outline the
reason why you are sending the person your résumé.
Ask
a trusted friend to review your résumé and proofread your résumé
again and again.
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