Target it!Research your market: review five to 10 job descriptions of jobs you’d like. Identify the skills and experience employers in your field are seeking. Notice the language they use to describe what they want. Use this information to highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to your target marketplace. Lead with what your prospective employer most values.
Power it up!A powerful resume gives a quick, vivid picture of where you want to be going, not just where you have been. Eliminate what is not needed to make your points. Waste no words. Creating a great resume is a process, not a task. Expect it to take time and energy.
Resumes
• First Resume-Writing Experience
• Advanced Resume Tips
• Resume Dos and Don’ts
• Sample Resumes
• Resources for Developing Resumes
• Submitting Resumes Electronically