How to Write an Effective Resume
Writing the right resume is the first step, and probably the most important step, for you to find a good job. The interviewers read your resume before deciding whether to see you. It is the first impression they have on you.
For college students just entering the real world, you should probably list your "Education" section right after objective. Also, be sure to include your extra-curricular involvement in clubs, sports teams, or any campus organizations. Make sure that you include part-time and summer employment you had during your college years. Let interviewers know that you were able to study, hold down a job, and pay your overdue bills.


If you have been out in the job world for some time, include your "Work Experience" section immediately after the objective. At this point, your job experiences are usually much more important to an employer than what your college grades were.

In the "Personal" section, you want to humanize yourself a bit more. Tell the employer about yourself. If you are a family man, you may want the employer to get the picture. Do you enjoy photography, boxing, gardening, or playing basketball? Share this information. At least, it offers some ice-breaker the employer can talk about at the beginning of an interview.

Make use of your "Reference" section. In the "Reference" section, many job seekers put, "references available upon request." It's preferable to list the names of two or three people here. Listing references shows that you have nothing to hide. However, make certain that you inform your references that job employers may be contacting them..
 
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