How to Write a Resume Your Step-By-Step Guide

How to Write a Resume Your Step-By-Step Guide How to Write a Resume Your Step-By-Step GuidePosted April 24, 2018, by Jenny SakrWhen on an almighty job hunt your most powerful tool is your resume. While you may think that times have evolved and the way to go is social media, the colossal CV will always reign supreme. A survey of 200 top-tier HR representatives revealed that despite the growing popularity of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, the majority of employers still consider them a secondary means for assessing candidates suitability. So how do you ensure that this important tool is the sharpest in the shed? Follow our tips and expert insights on the importance of a resume, and how to write one thatll leave a lasting impression.What is a resume?Your resume is like a personal sales document that highlights the skills and achievements that are most relevant*to the job you are applying for. In your resume, you should include a summary of your education, employment history, credentials, your skills and capabilities, and other accomplishments. *If youve been working for over 10 years and have a lot to feature on your resume, then be sure to include only the information and work experience that is relevant to the job youre applying for. Eg If youre going for a role as an operations manager then theres no need to include a casual job you had 12 years ago at a fast-food chain. This will only waste valuable resume space and the employers time.TIP Before you start to compile all the information you need, ensure you have all the correct dates and details of your employment history and studies.Whats On a Resume?Personal Details Be sure to have your name and contact details clearly displayed at the top of the page. These details should include your full name, email address, best contact number, city and state. Career Profile/Career Objective Career Profile or a Career Objective section sits at the top of your resume and is a short summary identifying your ke y areas of expertise, your capabilities and mention where you wish to take your career. This should not exceed two sentences. Eg Competent marketing professional with over four yearsof experience and a track record of successfully engaging audiences through online and social media marketing strategies. I possess a Masters in Digital Marketing and am seeking to leverage my skills and knowledge to move into a leadership role. Education This is generally a simple and straight-forward component to any resume. List your highest level of education at the top and work back from there.Include the year you graduated, your qualification and your education provider. Eg 2017 Masters of Public Health Monash University 2015 Bachelor of Applied Public Health Torrens University Australia If you are currently studying then replace the graduating year with Current.Employment HistoryArguably one of the most important parts of any resume and where your potential employer will be keeping an eye out for our your experience teams up with the vacant role and job ad they posted.Your employment background should clearly and succinctly inform the reader of where you have worked, your role title, how long you worked there*and a bulleted list of your responsibilities, tasks**and accomplishments. *You dont need to recall exact dates, month and year are fine. Eg May 2016 February 2018, or if you are still working with an employer then May 2016 current. **If you want to convey a sense that youre a dynamic, proactive worker who approaches tasks with gusto, be sure to use strong action verbs to describe your