If you are looking for a job, you will need a resume. A Damn Good RESUME Has Five Essential Parts A clearly stated Job Objective The highlights of Qualifications A presentation of directly Relevant Skills and Experience A chronological Work History A listing of relevant Education and Training

A DAMN GOOD RESUME IS LEAN AND TO-THE-POINT

• It omits detailed descriptions of non-relevant earlier jobs
• It omits tiresome jargon like "interfaced" and "responsibilities included."
• It omits the clutter of overly precise dates (we simply say "1998-99 ").
• It omits all personal information that's not relevant to the job (age, marital status, height, weight, hobbies).

A DAMN GOOD RESUME HELPS OVERCOME PROBLEMS

• It focuses attention on your strong points and accomplishments.
• It minimizes the impact of times when you were unemployed / underemployed.
• It demonstrates how you're a "pro" even if you've never been paid for what you do.
• It shows how you're well qualified for work in a totally new field.