BCPL Resume Tip #6 - Use Order of Importance
You can bet whoever is reviewing your resume is a busy bee. Whether an HR worker or future manager is reading, they certainly have other tasks on their hands. Start with the important stuff!
With so many formats floating around today, this is an important fact to keep in mind.
For example, your work experience should be front and center whether you have a varied or impressive job history or not. This is the meat and potatoes to your potential employer. You cannot go wrong with this as your top section and/or first words after your name and contact info.
At our resume help sessions, we recommend the following sectional order.
Intro/Summary/Objective - A quick, short overview
Work Experience - Better to include most recent jobs first and work backwards. Don't skip any for at least five years back!
Education & Certifications - Just the basic info
Skills or Volunteer History - If applicable or filling space
References
We hate to say someone might stop reading your resume halfway through but they might! So make sure you put the most relevant information at the top.
Until next month!
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