What Information Do I Need to Build a Resume?
As I explain in this blog post, there are two types of resume - chronological and functional - and the type you use will depend on your situation and work history.
No matter which type you choose, there is some standard information you will need in order to build your resume:
• List your contact information, such as name, address, phone number, LinkedIn information (if you have an account), and email address. If you have some weird and unprofessional email address, get a free one that includes your name. This will look much more professional to an employer.
source: The Balance Careers
• If you have work history in the last 10 years, start with your most recent job and list the employer, job title, city and state, what job duties you performed, and the month and year you started and ended the position. If you don't know the exact months, use your best guess. If you have past military service, you should list it here with the years you were active and the last rank you held. For the job duties performed, try to come up with 3 to 5 for each position.
• Write down your education going as far back as high school, including school name and city, years attended, and if you graduated. If you attended college - even temporarily - list that as well, along with what you majored in. Make sure to also list any classes - in-person or online - that you have taken to build your knowledge. You should also list any certifications you have achieved.
• List any skills you have such as customer service, reading blueprints, cashiering, etc.
• If you have any done any volunteering or are a member of any organizations, like Toastmasters, Elks Lodge, alumni association, or if you are a veteran, etc., write it down.
• Make sure to also write down any achievements or awards you have received. This is an optional section on a resume, but you may want to include it if the awards directly apply to the position you are trying to get.
