Resume Writing Steps
Step 1: Target Your Job-Determine the type of position for which you are applying.
- What are the skill areas needed?
- What do you have to offer that specific employer?
- Why do you want to work for that employer?
- What will set you apart from the competition with respect to this particular position?
Step 2: Choose a Format -What format style best suits your needs?
There are at least three different resume formats each with a different purpose and layout. Choose which format is right for you to find out more information about resume styles.
Step 3: Getting Started - Writing your resume step-by-step.
Step 4: Writing the Cover Letter - Cover Letter Do's and Don'ts
Step 5: Review and Revise - Let Career Services review your resume
In reality, your resume, once submitted to a potential employer, will be read by different people with individual preferences on resume style/format. Once you've create a first draft, bring a copy of your resume to Career Services and we can review it with you. Take your resume to other trusted individuals and allow them to review it as well. Take all criticisms into consideration and make the necessary revisions to finalize your resume. Remain focused on your purpose. Your resume should be professional, neat, error-free and, most importantly, supportive of your objective.