Contents:
Format of Resumé File
Your Resumé Should Include
Your Resumé Should Not Include
Additional Useful Advice
More Resumé Tips
Format of resumé file:
We prefer that resumés be submitted
in Microsoft Word Document (.doc) format because
it loads quickly and is easy to read, which makes finding
possible candidates the ideal job fast and simple.
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Your resumé should include:
I Contact Information:
- Full Name
- Address
- City, Province, Postal Code
- Home Phone Number
- Mobile and/or Work Number
- Email Address
II Objective:
i) Make clear what you want to
achieve or accomplish.
III Personal History:
- Experience Summary
i) Summarize your resumé.
ii) This is simply a condensed version of your job experience.
iii) You may include the number of years experience from
significant positions you had.
- Education
i) College and/or University.
ii) May include training courses.
iii) Place your most recent education at the top of the
list.
- Professional Memberships/Affiliations
- Employment History
i) Must include:
a - Company’s name and Location of work
(ex. Edmonton, Alberta)
b - Job title
c - Dates of employment (ex. 2000 – Present)
d - Duties/Responsibilities/Projects worked
on
IV References:
- Include a list of 3 or 4 work-related references.
- Include the following information for each reference:
i) Full name and Company
ii) Title
iii) Contact phone number and Email
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Your resumé should NOT include:
- Opinions on your own skills.
- Personal interests (unless they pertain to the jobs
you apply for)
- Personal information (ex. marital status, religion)
Though some the following devices may add to the effect
of your resumé’s appearance, please do not incorporate
them in the resumé that you have done in Microsoft
Word.
- Tables
- Columns
- Headers/Footers
- Graphic Images
- Text Boxes
- Password Protected Documents
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Additional useful advice:
I Appearance is Everything
- Check for spelling/grammar errors.
i) Use the spell-check feature on your computer.
ii) Have someone else review your resumé.
II True or False
- Do not create false information on your resumé.
- Employers may verify your information and deception
will not get you the job.
III Do Not Make Excuses
- Do not include reasons that you are no longer working
at a job.
i) Phrases like, “Needed to make more money” or “Boss
did not know what he was doing,” do not belong on a resumé.
IV No Extra Information
- Do not include information such as:
i) Transcripts
ii) Letters of recommendation
iii) Awards
iv) Publications
- Exception: If you are asked to bring those specifics
with you to an interview.
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More resumé tips:
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