How to Make a Resume for a Job

How to Create & Submit Your Resume

Your resume is arguably the most valuable piece of paper for your career. But this document can be daunting for many. Maybe you’re not sure how to fit in all your information onto one page. Maybe you’re not sure about the right way to format and write your resume. Maybe you don’t even know what the heck a resume is!

How Do You Write a Resume?

  1. Pick Your Format. …
  2. Start With Your Basic Information. …
  3. Add in Your Work Experience. …
  4. Consider Including Volunteer Work or Other Experience. …
  5. Don’t Forget Your Education. …
  6. Top It Off With Some Skills and Interests. …
  7. Write a Resume Summary Statement (if Relevant) …
  8. Tailor It to the Job (and the ATS)