1. HOW TO WRITE YOUR RESUME

2. An Overview What is a resume? The purpose of a resume The focus of resume writing Sections in Resumes Different ways for writing resumes (why?)

3. I. Introduction What is a resume? The purpose of a resume The focus of resume writing (Readability, effective design & adaptation to audience expectations)

4. II. Sections in a Resume

5. III. Types and Design  Organization Functional design Thematic design

6. III. Types and Design

7.  Types of information Objective resumes Detailed resumes

8. IV. General Layout and Detail Formats General layout Detail Format

9. V. Special Sections in Resumes 1. Highlights, summary section 2. Objectives, goals

10. V. Special Sections in Resumes 3. Amplification page

11. VI. Resume Design and Format Readability White space Special format Consistent margins Terse writing style Special typography Page fill

12. VI. Resume Design and Format Clarity of boundary lines between major sections Reverse chronological order Consistency of bold, italics, different type size, caps, other typographical special effects Consistency of phrasing Consistency of punctuation style Translation for inside information Grammar, spelling, usage

13. VII. Producing the Final Draft of the Resume  Things to consider include: Your employer Paper and your printer

14. Thank You