How to write a resume

A resume - sometimes called a 'Curriculum Vitae' or 'CV' - is a summary of your skills, education and work experience. A good resume demonstrates how your skills and abilities match up with the requirements of a job.


Resumes give you the opportunity to sell yourself to a potential employer. A resume is not an exhaustive list - if it's too long it probably won't get read at all. The best resumes are usually no longer than one or two pages.You should change your resume with every job application so that it lists the skills and experiences you have that are most relevant to the job you're applying for.

Resume structure


The structure of your resume will vary depending on your work experience and education and training background.A resume usually sets out information in a reverse order. Your most recent work experience and study details should be first on the list.

A typical resume includes:

Personal details - Full name and contact details including address, telephone number(s) and email address.

Education and training - A summary of your education and training history, starting with your most recent studies, making sure you include all training that's relevant to the job you're applying for.

Employment history - Start with your most recent work history and work backwards chronologically, listing the name of the employer, your job title, the dates you worked there, and your responsibilities, tasks and achievements. Make sure you include everything that's relevant to the job.

Skills and abilities - A list of the things you're good at. These can be general skills or skills specific to a particular job. List them under broad headings such as "Communication" and "Teamwork".

Career objective - (optional) Tell the employer what type of job you want end up with; this shows that you've given thought to your future career.

Interests - (optional) A list of your hobbies and interests; this gives employers more information about you and also shows other areas of your life where you've gained experiences such as teamwork and committment

Referees - List people who can talk about how good a worker you are. Make sure you get their permission before including them on your resume. List their name, company name occupation, and contact details.

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