WRITING TIPS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Watch for typos! You want to be sure the employer can get in touch with you easily.
Make sure your name is at the top. There is no need to write "Resumé".
Don't include personal information such as your birth date or marital status.

This section summarizes your resumé. It should grab the employer's attention.
Focus on your skills, training, professional qualities and experience that are related to the job you are applying for.
Be concise and include important keywords!

Include the achievements that you're most proud of and that could be interesting to the employer.
Mention what you did, how you did it and what the outcome was.

List your work experience, starting with the most recent.
Include the name of the company, the position you held and how long you worked there.
Use active verbs to describe what you did and be concise.
Keep it relevant. There's no need to mention jobs you held long ago that aren't related to the job you are applying for now.

List your programs of study, starting with the most recent.
Include the degree or certificate received, the name of the college or university, and the year you graduated.
Even if you haven't completed a program, mention it anyway. For example, you can put "Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits completed". Include the year you took the courses and where.
If you have attended conferences, courses or seminars related to your work, save them for the Professional Development section.

List all the courses you've taken to keep up-to-date in your field.
Include the course title, the name of the organization that offered it, and the year you attended.

Mention community or professional activities you have participated in (activities with your professional organization, board meetings, etc.). Specify your role, the name of the organization and the year you participated.

Recruiters are interested in certain hobbies. Are you a member of a soccer team? This proves you are determined, a team player and in shape!
Employers often use hobbies as an icebreaker at interviews.
This section is optional. Don't bother mentioning your hobbies if you are running out of space on the page or if you haven't got anything interesting to mention. Do not include your hobbies if it means adding an extra page to your resumé.