This infographic walks you through the process of how to write a resume.
It includes contents of a resume, identifying accomplishments, resume power words and storytelling in a resume.
How To Write A Resume – Infographic
1. List Your Accomplishments
- Revenue increased
- Money saved
- Skills gained
- Initiatives undertaken
- Time saved
- Customers added
- People supervised
- Career growth
2. Dissect the Job Opening
- Am I able to do this job? Is it a good fit?
- Is this a good company?
- What qualifications does the employer want?
- Research the company
3. Contents of a Resume
- Your name
- Contact details
- Resume headline
- Resume summary
- Work experience
- Educational qualifications
- Specialized skills
- Important awards
4. The Resume Summary
- A snapshot paragraph of your resume
- Show why you are a rock star or a superstar
- Showcase your awesomeness here
- Customize for the job that you are applying for
5. Identifying Accomplishments
- Did you increase sales? How and by how much?
- Did you improve processes? Which processes?
- Did you save the company money? How and how much?
- Did you lead or manage projects? Which ones?
- Did you train others? Who did you train and on what?
6. Storytelling on Your Resume
- Add life to your resume with stories
- Short, truthful and punchy accomplishment stories
- I did X and the result was Y
- Make the claim and provide the evidence/results
7. Power Words for Resumes
- Solved
- Developed
- Negotiated
- Implemented
- Managed
- Presented
- Improved
- Overhauled
8. Keywords on Your Resume
- Job advertisements have specific keywords
- They show what employers value or require
- Naturally weave in few keywords on your resume
- Provide context or examples relating to keywords
9. Types of Resumes
9.1 Reverse Chronological:
Lists work experience and accomplishments in a sequential way starting with most recent experience and proceeding backwards listing all previous jobs and accomplishments.
9.2 Functional:
Lists your key skills and all your work experience and accomplishments are categorized under each respective skill.
9.3 Combination/Hybrid of Chronological & Functional:
Lists job positions and segments each job based on key skills e.g. Analytical skills, Interpersonal, Management, Decision making etc. Major accomplishments listed under respective skills.
10. Resume Completion Checklist
- Are your current contact details included?
- Is your resume customized for the job?
- Is a summary included?
- Have you included your accomplishments?
- Have you proofread your resume?
Summary
Article Name
How To Write A Resume - Infographic
Description
This infographic walks you through how to write a resume. It includes Contents of a Resume, Identifying Accomplishments, Storytelling and Power Words.
Author
Duncan Muguku
Publisher Name
ThriveYard
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