Buffalo & Erie County Public Library: Computer Training Programs

What does a resume do?

Resume Types

A resume summarizes your qualifications and employment history. Although there is no set format, it should contain the following information:

Name, address, and telephone number
Employment objective. State the type of work or specific job you are seeking.
A summary of your skills and qualifications.
Experience, paid or volunteer. Include the following for each job: Job title, name and address of employer and dates of employment. Describe your job duties and achievements.
Education, including school name and address, dates of attendance, curriculum and highest grade completed or degree awarded.
Additional training received, knowledge of machinery, honors received, awards, or memberships in organizations, affiliations, publications, or licenses.
Note on your resume that "references are available upon request."