Career and Jobs

Resume Writing

What is a resume?

A resume is a document that is used by a person to portray their skills, qualifications and accomplishments to a potential employer in the hopes of gaining an interview which may later lead to a position at the company. Every resume must be tailored to meet the specific requirements of the job you are applying for.

What to include in a resume?

1. Contact Information: Full name, phone number and email address
2. Resume summary: Brief summary of your qualifications and career goals, as it applies to the position you are applying for
3. Professional Experience: A list of previous jobs which includes the companies' names, dates of employment, position titles, key successes and what you learnt from the job. 
4. Skills and certifications: Any relevant technical or soft skills that are specific to the position, including any certificates or any courses completed
5. Education: List your degrees, the institutions' names, the majors, the graduation dates and any significant or relevant honours

Resume Resources

• Harvard College Bullet Point Resume Template 
• Writing a Good Resume (Harvard University Graduate School of Design)
• Here's an Example of a Perfect Resume According to Harvard Career Experts
• How to Write a Resume That Stands Out (CUNY)

Books

Successful CVs and Job Applications by Judith Leigh CSI Library Stacks 3rd Floor HF5383.L446 2013

Resume 101: A Student and Recent Grad Guide to Crafting Resumes and Cover Letters that Land Jobs by Quentin J. Schultze CSI Library Stacks 3rd Floor  HF5383.S3275 2012

Unbeatable Resumes: America's Top Recruiter Reveals What Really Gets You Hired by Tony Beshara CSI Library Stacks 3rd Floor HF5383.B4335 2011

Knock Em Dead Resumes by Martin John Yate CSI Library Stacks 3rd floor HF5383.Y38 2012