What Makes A Good Resume?

The answer to that question really depends on who you ask.  Back when I was in school one teacher told me that using colored paper or paper with some design on it for a resume would give you a better chance.  On the other hand, another teacher of mine told me that if you used anything other than regular white paper the chances of getting the job were cut by 90%.

No matter what route you go with the paper, their are some basics which are pretty important when it comes to building a resume.

Your Name

This may seem like a dumb first step, but think about it.  It is pretty important to make sure your name is on there.  You’d probably want this to be the first thing noticed at the top of the page.

Contact Information

Don’t forget it!  Your address, phone number, email address [if applicable], maybe a website [once again, if applicable], and sometimes your SSN.  Some people say to put it on your resume under your contact info, some don’t.  I think that would really be up to you.

Objective

What are you hoping to get out of working for this company?  Don’t make this part too wordy.

Education

This is pretty important to have.  List all the education you’ve had.  Expecially if it’s relevent.  You’ll want the school name, address, phone number, as well as the years you went there and if you graduated what diploma or degree you received.

Work Experiance

List the name of the business, the address, phone number, and the dates you worked there.  Then below that put some points for things that you learned from that job that you might be able to bring to this job.  Impress!

Honors and Activities

It is time to brag.  Do charity work?  Mention that!  Won an award in some club in school?  Put it down!  Don’t be too wordy, but make sure you make out the good points to what you’ve done.