Israelite PRIDE is here to help you get your résumé in shape for jobs and Internships
Before you start looking for that perfect job or internship, you need to create a résumé. You might not have much of a work history to put on a résumé yet, but anything you’ve accomplished can show that you’re willing to work and that you can show up on time and perform your duties.
Focus on Relevant Information
The first rule of thumb for résumé-writing is to include at the beginning of your résumé the information that is most pertinent to each job you're applying for. If you're applying for summer jobs or internships in a variety of fields, be prepared to write more than one résumé.
Four Key Elements
Four main themes you should always include on your résumé, no matter where you're applying, are volunteerism, association memberships, computer proficiency and knowledge of other languages.
Putting It All Together
Your résumé shouldn't be longer than one page. But don't feel that you have to use the résumé template that's found in most word processing programs. These models, though helpful, are often generic-looking.
Your résumé should have your name and all your contact information at the top. Keep the design simple and use a font that is easy to read.
Résumé Resources
Several job search engines have résumé-building pages on their websites that give you step-by-step guidelines to writing a résumé. Some popular sites to check out include:
- Monster Jobs, www.monster.com
- CareerBuilder, www.careerbuilder.com
Get Another Opinion
Once you’ve completed your résumé, show it to a few friends, family members or Israelite PRIDE.
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