Resume Suggestions

Here is the way to structure your resume:

• Contact information
  This section should be at the top of the page and include name, address, day and evening phone and email address. Pagers and cell phone numbers are optional.



• A clear objective
  This should be a one or two sentence statement of the position you are seeking in general terms. Too precise an objective can cause an employer to not consider you for positions you may well be interested in.



• Education
  This section should list the university degrees you have obtained, most recent first, with the name of the university, the date the degree was awarded and the degree title (BS, MS, Phd) and discipline. Your GPA should also appear here.



• Skills list
  This section should list the skills that qualify you for the position you want. For example, a Software Engineer should list the programming languages, platforms, operating systems and tools he/she is adept with, a Mechanical Engineer should list the types of products, CAD systems, and materials he/she works with.



• Chronological Experience
  This section should list the positions you have held, the company names and dates of employment, Each position should have at least one paragraph explaining the duties of the position and what skills were applied to accomplish them. Also list any accomplishments associated with the position.



• Professional affiliations
  This section should list all professional affiliations, with dates. Do not include your hobbies.



• References
  This section should read "Available on Request". You can include names and numbers on your resume, but it is better to provide them ONLY if you have discussed your job search with each one and obtained their permission to use them as references