The 3 most important sections of your resume

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  1. OBJECTIVE Statement_the most important section of a resume: Some applicants may choose to use an Objective Statement instead of a Summary. An Objective is more focused on what type of opportunity you are seeking. However, it can also include skills that you have to offer.  Example 1) Seeking a xxx opportunity in xxx. 2) To obtain a full-time opportunity in xxx. 3) Seeking xxx position for the xxx to continue to build on my 3+ years of graduate research  experience. Depending on your discipline.
  2. EDUCATION_the most important section of a resume :Here, we provide the format as: Degrees earned (abbreviated consistently), school names, locations, and graduation dates. 
  3. EXPERIENCE_the most important section of a resume:
  • Start with your most recent experience and work backwards!
  • List the company, city and state, your title and dates.
  • PAR approach_Problem, Action, Result, stated in any order. Or Action + goal/result/skill developed.
  • Always start with a strong ACTION VERB and include some measurable/quantifiable (if at all possible) result.
  • Continue this approach for each of the jobs you held.
Experience Example (format)
1) Company.                                                                  2) Location.
3) Title.                                                                            4) Dates.
• Action + goal / result.
• Action + skill developed.

Wait a minute!

Have you considered Achievements in your resume?
It is important to describe your experience in terms of your accomplishments/achievements. The following questions can serve as stimuli in identifying and writing your career achievements.  Did you help increase sales?  membership? contributions?  Did you save the company money? time? Did you implement a new procedure or system? Did you suggest or “roll out” any new products or programs for your company? Did you receive any awards or special recognition?  Did you train anyone? Were you asked to do a special project? Did you exceed your goals or objectives?

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Below are some of the SAMPLE achievement phrases that would guide you in your choosing career: 1) Developed an accounting system that eliminated duplications and resulted in #25,000 annual savings. 2) Developed a safety training program for supervisors that reduced incidents by 46%. 3) Led company in sales each of last 3 years. 4) Automated the inventory system that reduced warehouse materials by 30%. 5) Improved customer service and reduced complaints by 12%. 6) Collaborated with inventory control, manufacturing and customer service functions to reduce average shipping time by 11%. 

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