About ‘ About’ on resumés

1. About ‘ About.com’ on resumés Using your on-site reading to make a really effective resumé

2. Use the article you have been asked to read as a tool. • The Questionnaire • The Skills List • Transferable Skill Clusters Chart • Skill Chart

3. 3 Suggested Steps to Effective Resumés • 1. Decide what to write. • 2. Use effective language. • 3. Organize your information in written form.

4. Step 1 - Decide what to write. • Fill out your questionnaire. • Write so other people can understand you. • Try to recall as much as possible what you did during the course, the job or the internship that you are describing. • What activities were you proud of? • What skill have you gained?

5. Step 2 - Use effective language. • Begin sentences with verbs. • Use the Skills List in the ‘ about.com ’ site. • Use key words • Take key words from job ads

6. Step 2 - Use effective language. • Be selective about the information you are including. • Prioritize your information according to the job you are looking for. • Quantify as much information as you can.

7. Step 2 - Use effective language. • Use the transferable skill clusters as suggestions for making your information more precise.

8. Step 3 - Putting your resumé together • Identification • Objective • Use the right term • Summary Statement • Skills-based or chronological organization • Education • Use only useful information

9. Step 3 - Putting your resumé together • Identifying skills using the Skills Chart • Describing your skills • Fine-tuning your resumé • Irrelevant information • Spelling • Concision