SIU Carbondale College of Business Career Guide

EFFECTIVE RESUME EF I

What Makes this Resume Effective?

Professional E-mail Address The e-mail address that is used in this example sets the tone that this candidate is professional. Strong Objective The objective in this example is clear and focused. It immediately communicates to the employer that the candidate is clear about her career goal. Aesthetically Pleasing Appearance/Consistent Formatting The overall appearance of this resume is attractive and professional. The consistent use of formatting in terms of indentation, bullet points and spacing makes it easy to read. This resume looks like it is worth reading! Grammatically Correct, Consistent Verb Tense and Error Free This resume is grammatically correct and error free. Notice that the verb tenses are consistent throughout. This resume sends the message that it was constructed by a professional! Highlights Skills, Abilities or Accomplishments Since this candidate does not have a great deal of work experience, the functional resume style is appropriate because it does not focus on employment history. Instead, it draws attention to the candidate’s skills and accomplishments. Includes Quantifiers Employers are interested in results, and this resume does an excellent job of showing actual results and outcomes.

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