Chap 13. Résumé

Verbs in the active voice that can make your résumé more forceful and persuasive

Software used to read incoming résumés, scanning for keywords

Software used to read incoming résumés, scanning for keywords

An electronic version of a résumé that is suitable for e-mailing or pasting into online résumé bank submission forms; also called a plain-text résumé

The section of your résumé that lists awards, scholarships, fellowships, dean's list, honors, recognitions, commendations, certificates, and school, community, volunteer, and professional activities

A job posting that does not include the employer name

The section of your résumé that lists special skills, proficiencies acquired through training and experience, and exceptional aptitudes capabilities and skills

A brief statement on a résumé that summarizes your career goal

The professional steps you will take as you move from entry-level positions to higher positions in a particular field or profession

Lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position