Your
resume will be one of your most important job search tools. While a resume won't
land
you a job, it can convince employers to grant you an interview.
A well-written resume introduces you to prospective employers, links your qualifications
with the requirements of the job, and shows off your ability to present information
in an organized and attractive manner.
Write a Rough
Draft
Include
your skills, experiences, knowledge, and accomplishments. Use the categories
described in Suggested
Resume Content as guidelines.
Don't worry about the length
of the draft or the format.
Once you have gathered all of your background information, it will be easier
to group items and to make decisions about what is relevant.
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Final Resume
Should Be One Page
In most circumstances, a resume should be one page. Very experienced alums
may need to make it longer, but never go more than two pages
unless you are writing a curriculum vitae. Other relevant information can be
included in the cover letter. While brevity is an important quality for resumes,
you still must include relevant
details about your experiences. Often this can be done by making the "experience
statements" less wordy.
Graduate students
applying for teaching positions or research positions in the private sector
should be writing a curriculum vitae. This pdf document from Stanford provides
more
information and samples.
Tailor the Resume
to the Job Announcement
You may need
different versions of your resume depending on the variety of jobs sought.
To be effective, a resume must allow a prospective employer to compare
your qualifications with the elements of the job.
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