Why do you need a resume?

A resume helps you land a job or your dream position.

How should I structure my resume?

A resume must be structured according to essential things such as career objective, profile, educational background, skills, and professional experiences.

How can I write my own competitive federal resume?

A competitive resume must include important dates, adjectives to describe experiences, and summarized details.

Should my resume be one or two pages?

Ideally, resumes must be a one-page document containing your personal and professional experiences, educational attainment, and skills.

How long should my resume be?

Your resume must be one page with at least 475 to 600 words.

What is the right format for a resume?

There are different formats available in the market: chronological, functional, and combination.

What file format should I use to send my electronic resume?

MS Word and PDF are the two most common file formats for electronic resumes; the latter however is a more professional and safe file format.

What should be the name of the resume file?

HR professionals prefer that the applicant's resume file contain the family name and/or first name initials plus family name.

Can I use a resume instead of a CV?

Oftentimes, these two are interchanged; to be safe, clarify with the employer if they need a resume or a CV.

How do you make a job resume?

A job resume must consist of a profile, educational background, job experience, skills, and other qualifications.

What mistakes should I try to avoid when writing my resume?

Don't make your resume too wordy, don't overdo the contents and instead put only the relevant ones, and don't skip the photo.

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Table of Content

Resume Definition & Meaning
What Is a Resume?
10 Types of Resumes
Resume Uses, Purpose, Importance
What’s in a Resume? Parts?
How to Design a Resume?
Resume vs. CV
What’s the Difference Between a Resume, Job Description, or Cover Letter
Resume Sizes
Resume Ideas & Examples
FAQs