WRITING TIPS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Be on the lookout for typos, especially in your telephone number! 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".
After your name, include any abbreviations or acronyms that indicate your level of education or professional title. In the example provided, Helen adds the word "psychologist" since "PhD" can apply to many different fields.
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!

Since you have just graduated, the first thing you should list is your education, starting with your most recent achievements.
Include the degree 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.

When you're just starting your career, you need to emphasize the skills you acquired while studying, during internships, working or volunteering. What have you learned? What tasks are you able to handle?
Organize your skills according to type of activity. This will help the employer see what you are able to do.

List your work experience, starting with the most recent.
Include the name of the company, the position you held and the number of years you worked there.
If you want to draw attention to specific accomplishments, try the following format:

Administrator 1996-1998
Little Pleasures Restaurant

Achievements:
- Created and implemented a new inventory management procedure, which led to a 12% decrease in operational costs.

List your work experience that is not related to your field of study or the job you are applying for.
Include the name of the company, the position you held and the number of years you worked there.
You might think that employers won't be interested in this experience, but remember that you acquired skills doing these jobs. For example, you might have learned how to work in a group or deal with the public.
Did you work while you were a student? This proves your ability to handle several responsibilities at once and manage your time effectively.

Mention community or professional activities you have participated in (volunteering, attending events at your professional association, sitting on an administrative council, 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. It's up to you if you want to include your hobbies.