A Resume Guideline Makes Writing a Resume Easier and Faster

Resumes are an essential part of our work lives. We do not enjoy writing them, but we know we need them if we are going to succeed in our careers. Many times, we put off writing one until we are desperately in need of one, then we are more likely to leave things off and make unnecessary mistakes because we are pressed for time.

You are so much better off writing your resume BEFORE you need it.

Use a proven guideline to lead you through the process so that you don't waste time wondering what you should list on your resume. One of the best guidelines you can use is shown below. It will show you, step by step, how to create a professional resume.

The information is based on a chronologically formatted resume, but it can be tailored to any format you choose.

The guideline:

The Heading. It tells the employer who you are and where to contact you. List your name, address, phone number(s) and email address if you want to be contacted that way. Proofread this carefully to ensure all of the information is completely accurate.

Job Objective. While some experts say this section isnst necessary, you stand a much better chance of getting the job you are seeking if you tell the employer exactly what position interests you. Sure the cover letter will mention what you are looking for, but what if the cover letter gets separated from the resume? Focus your job objective on the company’s goals and the job position, not your needs and wants.

Education. If you list your education next (you can list your work experience if you think it makes a better impact), be sure to include the name and location of the institution, your course of study, graduation dates (or dates of attendance) and your GPA if itss good.

Work Experience. This is fairly easy with one exception: the dates of employment. That is what usually drives people the craziest. In this section, write out the name of the employer, your title, the dates you were employed and your work-related responsibilities and accomplishments. Consider that anything which relates to your new job should be at the top of your list so the employer reads that first. If you write that you opened the mail when you also supervised 6 people, you have it backwards.

Activities/Honors. These goodies should have a section of their own and should be listed toward the bottom of the page. Again, if it fits with your job objective, list it. If it doesn’t, but it looks good, use it if you have space.

Other. There are other possible sections you might want to add to your resume. They could include foreign languages, computer experience, volunteer work and professional affiliations. If they apply, use them.

References donst even need to be mentioned. Everyone knows that if you are asked for references, you can provide them.

So, now you have everything you need to write your resume. Ok, so you have a great guideline for writing your resume. The rest is up to you, your memory and whatever time it takes to get it all in print.

Yes, itss a bother to have to write a resume, but you have to do it, right? Just get it done. You can do it!


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Professional-Resume-Example.com is a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. Carla holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books. She is currently working on her Master's Degree in Education at Texas A&M University.