a resume is a brief document that tells
potential employers about your skills
work history and more because it's so
useful and versatile almost every job
search begins with one but even though
every resume has its own look and feel
they usually contain the same basic
types of information it all starts with
your contact info at the top of your
resume include your first and last name
phone number email address and either
your mailing address or just your city
and state the summary offers brief
highlights of your most notable skills
and achievements although it's not
required on your resume the summary can
make a great first impression on a
hiring manager and may convince them to
keep reading your work experience is one
of the most important parts of your
resume it details where and when you've
worked along with your tasks and
achievements this is where hiring
managers usually determine if you're
suitable for the job so make sure you
present yourself in the best light
possible because many jobs have some
sort of educational requirement you'll
need to list where you attended school
what degrees or certifications you've
earned and so on you should always
include this section regardless of how
much education you've completed the
skills section can reinforce your work
experience by listing any technical or
career related skills that can help you
stand out
remember that our resumes purpose is to
grab an employer's attention and get you
an interview that means every aspect of
your resume should be clear concise and
relevant to the job you're pursuing
creating a quality resume takes time and
effort but once it's ready you'll be
much better prepared for the job search
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