Create a resume for yourself.
Create a resume for yourself. The resume should be one page; if you absolutely need to make it two, that is fine, but try to keep it to one.
Header with good contact information
Proper length of resume
Specific objective or summary of qualifications
Past tense in verbs for previous positions/current tense for verbs in current position
Ability to quantify parts of resume
Education and jobs in reverse chronological order
Use of effective action verbs on resume
Proper alignment, font size, and headings for resume
Required headings include: Summary or Highlights/Objective Statement, Education, Experience
Additional headings are not necessary, but can include relevant courses, internships, computer/tech skills, certifications, honors, volunteerism (these are just a few, feel free to use other categories)
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