Creating Your Resume

Creating an effective resume can often be a challenge, yet without one, your chances for capturing the attention of any potential employer can become an impossible task. A resume is often the first impression an employer will have of you, so it is vital you take the time to put your best foot forward. You have to market yourself in a way that says, "I can do the job"!

In this section we'll discuss the process used to create, update, and maintain your resume, and how to use your skills, experience, and education to maximize your employment potential. We will also examine the differences between several resume types, and what often works best for your career field.

• Resume basics: provides an overview of how resumes are created and used to evaluate candidates, and provides a list of common resume terminology.



• Gather your information: provides tips and strategies on how to plan out and summarize your information.



• Writing your resume: describes how to pull together all your skills, experience, and education into one concise document.



• Resume Types and Examples: looks at several different types of resume formats and provides examples.



• References and attachments: examine how to use your references and additional supporting documents to your advantage.



• Unique and specialized resumes: is a look at some key industries that may demand more then a text based resume. These are often associated with highly creative career fields within the arts.