Resume Writing Tips

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I've literally looked at thousands of resumes as a recruiter, headhunter, sales manager, etc. I would make the resume along the lines of:


Mr Funny Name
123 buttcrack st
Moscow, TX 47198

Experience

XYZ company 2000-Present

Current job title 07-08
*Mad skill one
*Mad skill two
*Mad skill three
*Mad skill four
*Big accomplishment

Previous job title 05-06
*Mad skill
*Mad skill
*Mad skill
*Big accomplishment

Previous job title 04-05
*mad skill
*mad skill
*Big accomplishment

COK Company 03-04
Job title

BOLS Company 02-04
Job title

TYT Company 01-03
Job Title

Education
Currently working on _____degree
Any, and I mean Any certifications you do have
OJT
Self education (you obviously learned the skills you have, point out the systems you've learned in comparison to some class)

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Create a separate cover page for each job you send the resume. It can be a generic letter, with just a bit of customization for the company. Should state why you want to move (advancement, opportunities for further growth, possible better training opportunity)

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Place most of your emphasis on your current job since it is the only one that you want to build upon. Show a progression of responsibility and authority from job title to job title. Previous jobs are mentioned as company name and title only, just so they can see you have and have been working for years. You are encouraging them to ask you about your choices without wasting valuable resume space with unrelated skills stuff.