PREPARING YOUR RESUME

The resume is a helpful tool in your job search process. In most cases it doesn't replace an application, but could help you get job interviews. A well-written resume may generate enough interest to encourage an employer to want to meet you. It should have a format, content, and appearance that represents a positive individual. Your resume should reflect the following:

DO

• Present yourself truthfully and positively
• Relate job objective to skills and qualifications
• Use the skills and traits list to give a quick picture of yourself
• Use strong action words when listing your skills and traits
• Have someone proofread your resume for punctuation, grammar and spelling errors
• Take resume and portfolio to every interview

DON'T

• Use long, wordy paragraphs to describe yourself
• Include references on your resume (you can take copies of references & letters of reference with you to interview)
• Lie or exaggerate
• Use pronouns, abbreviations, jargon, conjunctions
• Use a resume that is more than one page

ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES

Planning Skills
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Directing Skills
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Assuming Responsibilities
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Service Skills
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Interactive Skills
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Investigative Skills
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