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Resumes can be organized in two basic formats:
1. CHRONOLOGICAL FORMAT:
This commonly used format provides your education and work history in detail providing dates and locations. The items are outlined in chronological order meaning that the most recent information is placed first with each item placed in descending order.
2. FUNCTIONAL FORMAT:
This format organizes the resume according to skills and abilities. This is often used by candidates who are changing careers or been out of the workforce for a period of time. Specific details such as start and end dates are usually left off a Functional Format.
STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR RESUME:
• Use standard size paper 8 ½” x 11” paper
• Use standard white or vanilla color paper
• Keep the resume to a single page.
• Use bullets to organize your information. Do not use long paragraphs.
• The cover letter and resume should have 12 point font size. Do not use 14 point pr above.
• Mold the content of your cover letter or resume meeting the needs of a particular job or internship.
• Avoid complaints and/or negativity in your cover letter or resume.
• Be sure that your email address is one that shows professionalism. If you currently do not have a general email address, you may want to change it if it's not suitable for a professional environment.
• Allow others to review your resume. Go to your college career center and ask them to review your resume for content and format.
• Do not list references on your resume. Prepare a separate sheet outlining your references. If you have references, you can provide the following message at the bottom of your resume. References available upon request.
• Do not include a picture with your resume or cover letter.
• Do not staple your cover letter and resume.