• A chronological resume is organized by job titles with the most recent position listed first.
• The functional resume rearranges employment history into sections that highlight areas of skill and accomplishment.

Keep these key tips in mind as you begin to build your resume.
General Tips

• Limit your resume to one (1) page, using 8 1/2 x 11 inch good quality paper
• Be honest
• Eliminate unimportant or irrelevant details
• Use simple words to convey your meaning; avoid slang
• Do not use abbreviations (except state names)
• Be neat and accurate

Content of a Typical Resume

• Personal:  Name, address and telephone number
  
  
• Objective:  Select an objective that is broad enough to cover a range of positions for which you are qualified.
  
  
• Experience:  List dates of employment in months and years with the most recent employer listed first.  You could include the employer's name, address, type of business, the position held, and a brief explanation of your responsibilities.  Volunteer work may be included.
  
  
• Education:  Include the name and address of all schools you attended or just ones you graduated from, identifying the most recent one first.  Emphasize additional training, special credits, technical courses and academic honors.
  
  
• Indicate military service if applicable.
  
  
• Interests:  List names or organizations, club memberships, hobbies or personal interest not already included in the education section.
  
  
• References:  List at least three references or indicate "references available on request".

Tips for Emailing Resumes

• Copy text into body of email rather than using attachments, many employers have policies against opening attachments to protect against viruses.
• Use simple fonts and limit the range to 12-24 point size.
• Remove all formatting (bold, italic, underline, and graphics).
• Put a space at the start of every blank line.
• Limit the length of each line to 60 characters.
• When writing email cover letters, keep them brief to reduce scrolling.
• Always include the previous message when responding to an employer.
• Edit for and eliminate spelling grammar errors.
• Mistakes create an impression you DO NOT want to make.