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Writing a Resume What is a Resume? Advertisement of your: Abilities Accomplishments Capabilities Should make employer want to meet you Should be honest, concise easy to read Resume Format Chronological resume is most common Arrange items in reverse chronological order New college graduates should: List educational background first Then describe work experiences Don’t just outline your background qualifications Describe what you did that was important Give employers thorough overview of your qualifications Resume Contents Almost all resumes have the following sections: Objective Educational Background Work Experiences Honors Activities Skills Statement about References Objective First major section of your resume It communicates two things: What sort of job you are seeking What skills you have to offer Your objective may be oriented to: The position “Seeking a position as a social worker for the elderly.” The field “Desire a social service position working with youth.” Your skills “Looking for a position utilizing my counseling writing skills.” A combination of the above “Seeking a position as a public relations officer in a medical facility. Wish to utilize my skills in communications photography.” Objectives:Additional Considerations Be work-centered rather than self-centered Focus on what you have to offer, not what you want Avoid objectives that sound like this: “Seeking an entry-level position which will offer plentiful opportunities for professional training career advancement” Be as specific as possible If you know the position you want, state it clearly “Applying for the entry-level accountant position advertised in China Daily” Do not state a career goal for which you are unqualified Must reflect a goal you can do with your present skills qualifications Do not use such trite expressions as: “Seeking a challenging entry-level position” “Looking for an opportunity to advance quickly into management” Education List yo