Career Workbook InTech

Resume Tips and Guidelines
Your resume is a marketing tool designed to get you an
interview. It is a summary of the skills, qualifications, education
and experience that advertises the value you offer to a
potential employer. To interest employers, your resume should
be concise, easy to read, and contain information directly
related to the job for which you are applying. There is no “onesize-fits-all”
resume: keep your audience in mind and target
them directly when you write.
Your resume needs to
answer the question:
“What can you do
for the company?”
Getting Started
Resume Layout – An engaging resume blueprint has the following three sections of relevant
employment information:
The top third of your resume is prime real estate. You only have a few seconds to engage the employer,
so make the section effective and relevant to the job. It should include:
• Contact information: legal name, professional email address, and telephone number. If you have a
Liked in account, include the link address.
• Candidate Profile/Summary: Clearly state what job you are pursuing and your key qualifications.
Highlight your key skills and strengths.
The second third of your resume is the body of the resume that will support you job target.
Employment History and Experience: Begin with the most recent employment activity (no more than
3-6 months gap). Include company name, location (city and state), dates of employment, and position(s)
held. Make sure you list your job responsibilities using results oriented statements when possible.
Communicate any career progression and promotions.
The final third of your resume can include work related accomplishments and education.
Education: Degrees, diplomas and certificates. Job related seminars and courses. Certifications earned
through on the job training (e.g. forklift certification, Cal OSHA 10, etc.)
Note: Education can be included in the top third of your resume when it is a significant requirement for the
position.
Accomplishments: community activities, clubs, memberships in professional organizations (if they are
aligned with your job posting). Awards and special recognitions.
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