How To Write A Resume

In the modern marketplace, you need a modern resume to compete effectively for the job you want. This program shows how to prepare a resume that sells you, from choosing the most effective style and content to selecting the right type face and paper, and teaches how to avoid the pitfalls of an old-fashioned "employment history" by presenting examples of modern functional and chronological resumes. Step-by-step instructions show how to compose and organize content to put your best foot forward. Pointers are given for those who feel their work history is too short, or too long. Examples of effective resumes of various types and styles are shown, including typewritten, word processor, and professionally printed. The video concludes with a list of "do's" and don'ts" for resume preparation and comments on making yours stand out from the pack.