Module 03: Job Search
Resume
Your resume is one of your most important self-marketing tools. It’s typically your first point of contact with potential employers and it’s the main document interviewers refer to when comparing candidates. A strong resume presents your skills and experience in a manner that demonstrates that you’re the best fit for the job. The following sections will provide you with detailed information you’ll need to create a resume that’s appropriate for your unique situation.
Take a look at the resume advice on Florida Shines.
Resume Do’s and Don’ts
- Do proofread your resume
- Do ensure you use a professional email address and voicemail message
- Do customize your resume for each position
- Do include relevant unpaid experience
- Do quantify your achievements
- Do be consistent with your formatting and verb tenses
- Do make an appointment with an employment advisor to assist you with your resume
- Don’t lie on your resume
- Don’t clutter your resume with too much text
- Don’t include a vague statements
- Don’t include personal information such as your photo, birth date, marital status, or religious beliefs
The University of West Florida offers assistance with resumes. You can sign up with a Career Coach, explore the Career Development Guide, or check out the My Resume section of Big Interview to access a Resume Curriculum with brief video lessons and a Resume Builder.
