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Is this your first job? Is your résumé in need of refinement? These basic tips will help you create a clean, professional résumé.
Résumé Tips
Use a logical, easy-to-follow format. (Click here for a sample PDF layout.) Résumés are the standard document required with all of our job applications within the United States.
There's no one preferred format for a résumé. If you're unsure which to use, here's a basic, practical layout.
Entry-level candidates: Highlight skills learned in school, internships or previous jobs related to the type of job you're applying for. Your résumé should stay close to one page.
Experienced candidates: Display a solid progression of accomplishments and responsibility, with your most recent experience being the most detailed part of the résumé. If you're pursuing a management position, also show a track record of leadership accomplishments. Try to keep your résumé to two pages.
Proofread, proofread, then proofread again.
Nothing kills your chances quicker than a poorly edited résumé. And no, a simple spellcheck won't cut it. “Fine” isn't the same as “find.” “Time” isn't the same as “tile.” If spelling or editing isn't your forte, enlist a friend's help.
Get to the point.
Briefly summarize your experience and accomplishments so we can understand why you are a uniquely qualified candidate. Don't use flowery, unnecessary language. Just tell us what you've done and why we should hire you.
For more in-depth information, check out these sites:
Résumé Tips
Use a logical, easy-to-follow format. (Click here for a sample PDF layout.) Résumés are the standard document required with all of our job applications within the United States.
There's no one preferred format for a résumé. If you're unsure which to use, here's a basic, practical layout.
- Header with general contact information (name, address, email address, phone number).
- An objective line that clearly states the type of position you’re applying for and a very brief statement of your qualifications.
- Reverse chronological employment history (most recent or current to oldest), emphasizing achievements in each position.
- Highlight your areas of proficiency, including any relevant training you have received.
- Education (new grads may put this above the employment history).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Tips
The Curriculum Vitae is the standard document required for our non-US openings. There is no perfect layout format, and different people in different situations will need to lay their document out in a different way. A CV should have clearly headed sections with good spacing and short, sensible blocks of information. We recommend that the CV should be no longer than two pages.
Every CV should include the following sections:
- Personal details
- Education
- Experience
Entry-level candidates: Highlight skills learned in school, internships or previous jobs related to the type of job you're applying for. Your résumé should stay close to one page.
Experienced candidates: Display a solid progression of accomplishments and responsibility, with your most recent experience being the most detailed part of the résumé. If you're pursuing a management position, also show a track record of leadership accomplishments. Try to keep your résumé to two pages.
Proofread, proofread, then proofread again.
Nothing kills your chances quicker than a poorly edited résumé. And no, a simple spellcheck won't cut it. “Fine” isn't the same as “find.” “Time” isn't the same as “tile.” If spelling or editing isn't your forte, enlist a friend's help.
Get to the point.
Briefly summarize your experience and accomplishments so we can understand why you are a uniquely qualified candidate. Don't use flowery, unnecessary language. Just tell us what you've done and why we should hire you.
For more in-depth information, check out these sites:
- Monster.com - These career tips offer résumé advice by industry
- Monster.co.uk - These career tips offer résumé advice by industry
- Careerbuilder.com - This site provides some helpful, basic résumé templates.