How can I write a resume?

Think of a resume as a marketing project. The goal is to sell yourself in one or two pages.

There are gudes to writing resumes all over the place. Sometimes traditional resumes will land a job; sometimes more creative ones do the trick; a lot depends on what sort of position and company you are applying for. One might expect a resume for a graphic artist to be more creative than one for an accountant. My brother landed his first computer programming job with a resume in the form of a flow chart.

It is absolutely necessary for your resume to be proofread. Have several friends look it over. Sometimes the author will repeatedly miss the same error where it will pop right out to a pair of fresh eyes. For most employeers a single spelling or gramatic error will disqualify a resume.

First you have to do is to find a good resume template or format to start with. If you do not have a resume template or format, heres a good website to look for, [link removed]. They have all kinds of resume formats and templates. Then type in all your relevant and important details as well as past and present work experience, references and contact numbers.

Find a good resume template and format to start with. Everthing will follow after that. [link removed]