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10 Steps to a Great Resume

 

1. 1. Choose a Job Objective (Target Job or Career Objective)
   2. Find out what knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities are needed for your job objective
   3. Choose a resume format that fits your situation – chronological, functional, or a hybrid of the two.
   4. Make a list of past jobs you’ve held, in chronological order
   5. For each job you’ve held, list your skills and accomplishments that show your knowledge or expertise
   6. Describe each accomplishment in a simple, powerful action statement that emphasizes the results that benefited your employer.
   7. Arrange your action statements according to the format you chose.
   8. List your education, training, and any professional development that is relevant to your target job.
   9. Summarize your key points at or near the top of the resume.
   10. Polish and Proof – review the whole document and make it shine!