Good Outline for a ResumeA good outline for a resume makes it easy to organize your information.  It is intended as a quick start guide to basic resume writing. Resume writing advice or links to a detailed explanation are provided in each section. Contact InformationYour name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Personalized letter head is fine or a header created on a word processor is also good Job ObjectiveInclude the title of the job and the skills you would bring to benefit the employer. Writing a positive, creative objective statement will grab the employers attention and help you stand out from the crowd. Follow the link to Resume Objective Examples to see some excellent samples. Summary of QualificationsList your skills and qualification relevant to the job posting. Use descriptive Key Words and Action Words to give your resume some pizazz. EducationList the full name of each school attended in reverse chronological order. List the full name of each degree and the year completed. If you are still in school, note when you are scheduled for completion. If you have not attended a post secondary institution, list the high school you attended and the year you graduated. Work Experience List the job title, company, period worked and a list of qualifications tailored to the employers requirements. AffliationsList professional memberships and associations PublicationsList all articles, books and other published works. ActivitiesProfessional Tip: Do not include any activities not directly relevant to the job. For example, listing hunting as a hobby may be objectionable to some people, so unless you are applying as a hunting guide, leave it out. This section could also include foreign languages, volunteer work... References(Optional)Do not provide references Simply state that references are available A good outline for a resume is great place to start. Advice on the finer points is provided throughout the site. You can get as little or a much help as you need by following the links suggested below or go the home page and choose areas of interest to you. Need some ideas? Follow the link to Writing a Good Resume Want to make it a snap to get started? Download a Free Resume Template Want to see it all pulled together? Go to Resume Examples Got a good outline for a resume, go to Resume Formats |