A resume is a short summary of your academic and work history. It is usually sent, e-mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered to a prospective employer. It is generally sent with a cover letter.
The purpose of the resume is to represent the best of who you are and what you can do. Hopefully, it will cause the prospective employer to call you in for a personal interview.
Complete the
Resume Worksheet to compile important information. Make sure you include all relevant
skills and have used
power words and
action verbs when describing previous jobs or experience. Then type it on a standard (nice quality) 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.