Resume Format
There are several point to consider when converting your curriculum vitae to a resume. Here are some guidelines to help you.
There are several point to consider when converting your curriculum vitae to a resume. Here are some guidelines to help you.
Standard Format for a Resume
Here's the standard format for a resume:
- Contact Information
- Objective
- Professional Summary
- Work Experience
- Education
- Skills
If you are a recent graduate, your Education section would proceed your experience section and you would delete the Professional Summary section.
Ways A Resume Differs from a Curriculum Vitae
There are several ways in which a resume differs from a curriculum vitae. Follow these additional points to prepare your resume in the expected format. Each of these points relate to key areas where resumes differ from curriculum vitaes:
- Do not include personal information like height, weight, or marital status
- Use a bulleted format to highlight your accomplishments rather than lengthy paragraphs
- Avoid using first person "I" and "my" in your bullets, i.e. use "prepared report" rather than "I prepared a report"
- Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages
- Eliminate positions that you held 15-20 years ago from your resume to meet the resume length requirement
- Avoid listing hobbies and personal interests unless they relate to your target position
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