Resume Writing Basics

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Resume Writing Basics

• By
• Career Services

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Why You Need a Resume

• Advertise a product - YOU!

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What the Employer Needs to Know

• Who you are
• What job you want
• What you have done
• What you can do
• Pages 15-19 in Career Guide

• Name, address, phone, e-mail
• Objective Statement
• Qualifications
• Your skills/abilities

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Before You Write Your Resume

• Think about all your past jobs, activities, and
  education

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What Goes On Your Resume

• Header
• Objective
• Education
• G.P.A., Courses Related, Certifications, Awards
  and Honors, Organizations
• Employment Experience
• Skill/Abilities
• Honors
• References
• Refer to pages 15-19 in Career Guide

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What Not to Put on a Resume

• Reasons why you left your previous jobs
• Salaries from other jobs
• Personal information like your birth date,
  marital status, religion, ethnic group, or health

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Resume Ethics

• Always present an honest accurate picture of
  what you have accomplished and who you are
• The content of your resume must be supported by
  your references instructors, employers, etc
• You must be able to describe in detail all that
  you put on your resume
• The consequences of false or misleading resume
  claims can be serious
• My Space/Facebook
• Professionalism

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Finishing Touches That Make a Difference

• Spell Check
• Grammar Check
• Have someone else critique your resume
• Use good bond paper
• Use a simple font

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Come To Career Services!

• University Center, Suite 304
• 825-2628
• Visit our web site at
• http//career-services_at_tamucc.edu