so i'm a bit late, but I'm starting to make my resume and send it out to internships that I want to apply for before summer. I've been looking online at resumes and each has a unique layout. wondering if you guys have resumes and what layouts did you use. pointers and all would be helpful. thanks

Here's the format I used for my resume when I got my last job. Also got a good grade on it in my job skills class at school.

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Nice! That is a great layout!

I need to make one for tomorrow, have an interview. lol

Here is a copy of a functional resume that has been referred to me by a head hunter

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^While I have always been told that your resume should be no more than a single page, I like that one and it was referred by a head hunter (who must see hundreds each week).

much appreciated! will look at it!

Will look at this one also. I've read alot that they said keep it to one page. i'm assuming its more than one from the comments afterwards but thanks for the tip!

The two page resume referred to by the "head hunter" would do it for me.
A cover letter is a MUST. I do not even look at the resume unless there is a cover letter AND it must be personalized for the position applied for.

Got any decent cover letter samples you can share?

Nope, there are plenty on this thing called the internet. Skip the "form letter" type and make sure it reflects position you apply for. Sell Yourself!

There are many opinions on writing resumes. When I came got out of the Army I went to a few seminars. I also used the help of a resume service and people I knew who had the type of positions I would be looking for.

Many state that if you can fit your experience on one sheet of paper you don't have enough experience. This may or may not be an issue if you are still in school. Most liked it to read more as a narrative as opposed to bullets. ALL SAID if it sound like generic one size fits all resume or cover letter it will immediately go into the trash and not be considered.

The most common thing brought up was if you won't take the time to write your cover page and resume specifically to their positions they won't take the time to interview you.

Many people use software to scan your cover letter and resume for key words. This is another reason to write a specific resume and cover letter for each position. You need to use their job discription as a basis for writing your cover letter and resume. More than likely the key words that the software or reviewer are looking for will be in the job description. If you want to be sneaky and you are submitting the resume and cover letter digitally you can copy the words you think are key words and use white text. The monitor will not show the white text, if they print it the white text will not print (unless they are not using white paper or change the color of your text) but if they use software to scan for keywords the software will see it. You can also put a few white AAs in front of your name so it the software sort alphabetically you will come up first. Some say this is a good idea and show initiative, other may think it is cheating.

I followed their advice (except for the white letters, and it worked quickly for me. I was immediately hired at one place, worked for two weeks got two better offers and choose the one best suited for me.

Bold and underlined for headings such as Objective, Employment, Schooling, and References. Also make your headings 1 or 2 points larger than your information below each heading. This helps the hiring manager to quickly zero in on the information title they are looking for.
Don't use fancy fonts...makes it hard to read.
Do double space....makes it easy to read.
Use only navy blue, maroon red, or black ink
Use high quality paper- white, off white, beige or linen
Include area codes for previous employers phone numbers
Forget the fancy lines or designs, it takes focus away from the information.
See more CV templates download & free sample resume cover letter format

Unless you've got a long career which requires multiple pages, keep it short.

Simple and succinct. Specific and to the point.

^That's what you want when looking at a potential candidate, so give that.

Cover page specific to you, the company and the position.

Single page with relevant work history and education. If you have a long career just write that you can provide more details at the interview, no one wants to read more than a cover page and 1 page. So don't give them more than that period.

What most people fail to put into their resume is the most important thing- their "why".

A quality company and hiring agent doesn't really GAF who, how, where or when, they want the "why"- so give it to them.

Figuring out your why, how it relates to the position and the "why" of the company is the key to not just getting hired, but making sure it is a good fit for YOU and THEM.

Include a bit of your why in the cover letter and in the resume but save the best for a follow-up letter.

I ALWAYS write a why letter that will be sent after the hiring agent contacts me for an interview, I send them a follow up email about the appointment and attach my why letter.

I have NEVER once NOT been offered the position I was interviewing for, and most times I turn them down.

Your specific "why" is powerful. That's how you will separate yourself from the herd and sell yourself.

Anyone can regurgitate their experience, career and education onto paper. Who cares?!?!?.

Tell them why and make them remember you, make them want and need you.

I have done a lot fo hiring, and if I get more than a cover page and 1 page, I throw it int he trash instantly. I don't have time for that shit, get to the point.

You worked at the country club when you were 13, I don't GAF, tell me about that in the interview if it has bearing on your position and comes up organically.

You had 27 jobs before you got here? I don't care nor will I read through that novel of work history, give me your last 4 that are relevant to the position you are seeking and let me know there is more and you are happy to provide them.

Use powerful words, no weak/passive ass shit like- "I try.." or "I believe.." or "I think..." bullshit.

Words have meaning, you use weak ambiguous words and you are weak/ambiguous. You use strong/direct words and you are strong/direct which conveys confidence.

"I will" or "I know" or "I do", etc.

Don't list references, just write that they are available upon request.

99.99% of people write the same boring shit in their resume, literally. It's pathetic- so be different, go against the grain, be strong, be confident, and FFS figure out and communicate your why.

^Do that and follow it up in the interview with the same confidence, honesty and integrity and you WILL get whatever position you want.

One thing I'll add is to tailor your resume to the industry you are in. Now this definitely does not apply to all industries, so you'll have to determine that yourself.

Example. I am in the creative industry, and while I appreciate the succinctness of a single-page black and white resume, it typically fails to convey the person's individual creativity. I love seeing what other creatives (photographers, designers, etc) can do with their resume and information when they are constrained to a single page. It makes everything from typography to layout fairly important, and tasteful use of a single color can really add unique emphasis. Again, this might not apply to the Finance or Accounting industry lol, but for my industry, being unique is more than just a black-and-white resume and an online portfolio.

Resume:
1. should be 1 page, no more than 2 pages.
2. make sure there are no errors, and your contact info is up to date.
3. use a cover letter, it shows that you are actually interested, and include positive things you like about the potential employer.
4. keep it simple. Don't use stupid fonts, etc.

CV:
1. make this as long as you want.
2. make this extremely detail oriented.
3. include sales figures and metrics that will sell yourself.

Difference between cv and resume. Typically, when you apply for a position they will ask for a resume. However, if the position is extremely sought after (high pay, exec position, or post doc job), they may ask for a cv. Basically, the higher the position you are applying for, the more likely they want a cv. If you have a ton of experience in the field you are applying for, a CV is probably.

However, if the potential employer is asking for a resume, stick with a resume. If they ask for a cv, then give them a CV. If you want to send in a CV, ask the potential employer if they are interested in looking at that first. Most of them won't say no..and its your time to shine.