It must contain your... firstly, contact info (first and last name, st. Address, city, state, zip, phone and email address). Second, Objective (optional)-what do u want to do? If u include this section it should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customized objective that describes why u are the perfect candidate 4 d job can help ur resume stand out from the competition. Third, Career Highlights/ Qualifications (optional)- a customized section of ur resume that lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes. It highlights ur relevant experience and lets the prospective employer know that u have taken the time to create a resume that shows how u r qualified for the job. Fourth, Experience- this section of ur resume includes ur work history. List the companies u worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements (company,city,state,dates worked,job title,responsibilities/achievements). Fifth, Education- in the education section of ur resume, list the colleges u attended, the degrees u attained, and any special awards and honors u earned (college,degree,awards,honors). Sixth, Skills- include skills related to the position/ career field that u r applying for i.e. Computer skills, language skills. Seventh, References available upon request- there is no need to include references on ur resume. Rather, have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.
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