How To Build A Resume

When listing a reference on your resume, you should

not list references on your resume -- you should only mention that references are available to your potential employer if they should need them.

Because of the large number of resumes that a hiring manager may have to review, you want your resume to

be easy to read and contain the information necessary for the hiring manager to make an informed decision about you.

If you have employment gaps in your resume, you should

be prepared to explain them further in an interview.

If you're still enrolled in school but are looking for a job, on your resume you should highlight

classes you are taking, especially those relevant to the job you're trying to get.

Some people recommend that you should use your name as your email address, but it's best to use a creative nickname like [email protected] to make yourself stand out more.

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Your resume will be most effective if it

is clean and professional, free of spelling and grammar errors. contains accurate and up-to-date information about you. helps the potential employer know enough about how you would be a good fit for the position you're applying for.

When including information about previous job experience, you should

start with your most recent or current employer. include any relevant military experience. list specific job duties you have had in the past.

Information about volunteer work you've done should be included on your resume because it speaks to your reliability.

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In your resume, you should avoid

using nicknames for yourself. any discussion of time off or pay. unnecessary information about yourself.

Your resume should at least contain

your contact information, work experience, education, relevant certifications and job skills, your geographic preference, and work availability.