Goals of a Resume

Before we get to free resume examples we'll look at the various parts of resume writing. The resume section of CareerOwl is very detailed, but worth the read, if you want to pass the 20 second test. In about 20 seconds the employer will quickly scan your resume. If your resume makes a positive first impression, s/he will read the rest of your resume. You must:

As you would read a resume from the top of the page, we detail each section you would use in top to bottom order.

Think of the resume as an advertisement to sell you. Keep in mind that there is no one right way to write a resume; keep it original, and let it express everything original about you.