How to Write a Resume for Job #2

7-05-2009

A resume reflecting work experience looks different than a resume prepared in college. College resumes typically focus on academic information – expected degrees, majors, minors, coursework, honors, campus activities, and internships. These items are used in place of relevant work experience to help employers understand new graduates’ work capabilities. Now that you have work experience, your academic credentials become less important. To help you write a good resume that markets your work experience, this article covers the following topics: design your resume, select your resume format, write your resume, what to leave out when writing your resume, and general resume tips.