How to write a great resume

                                      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