How to Write a Great Resume
Your ROP Portfolio
- A portfolio containing more of your best work samples and a written explanation of each place
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- List of references
- Letter of Recommendation
Job Seekers Trifecta
- A solid well written and well designed resume
- An equally well crafted list of positive references
- A flawless handwritten job application
Your Resume Should Have
- Who you are and how can you be contacted
- Your job objective
- Your level of education
- Your work history or experience
- Your special skills and abilities
Edit and Refine your Resume
- Take time to write your resume
- No typos, use spellchecker
- No mistakes, look for double words, grammar errors
- No misleading information
- Format your text for easy reading and searching
Resume Writing Tips
- List more recent job experience first
- List most important skills first
- Leave out the obvious
- Avoid negativity
- Go with what you got: summer jobs, volunteer experience, clubs, relevant hobbies
- Don’t have a degree or diploma? State your estimated date for completetion, class of …
- Proofread! Ask at least 3 people to read your resume in detail to spot mistakes. Catch them before your interviewer






