Resume Writing

Resume Writing

What is a résumé?

A résumé is a brief document that summarizes your education, employment history, and experiences relevant to your qualifications for a particular job for which you are applying. The purpose of a résumé (along with a cover letter) is to obtain an interview.

Sample resume. List your essential data at the top; make sure your email address is professional. Personalize your resume for specific position/s you are applying for. Include qualifications related to the position you are seeking. List most recent first, then go back in time. The resume includes your name, address, phone number, and email address centered at the top of page. Next, at the left margin, is your objective, then summary of qualifications, education, work experience, and special skills. Other possible sections include: Community Service, Volunteer Work, Special or Technical Skills.

Résumé Essentials include:

  • Experience or Work Experience section for listing skills and qualifications
  • Qualifications matched to the job for which you are applying
  • One or two pages
  • Major headings CAPITALIZED and/or bold
  • No spelling or grammar errors
  • A neat and attractive format, computer-generated, 12-point black font (print on quality bond white paper or email as a PDF)
  • Campus and community volunteer experience (if applicable)
  • A cover letter (unless you are attaching your résumé to an application)

Note: Based on information found at Taos Mountain’s Top Ten Resume Writing Tips, careerpath.com, and https://www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/index.php.

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Page last updated July 6, 2023.