Foundation: Career Search

Resumes encompass a fusion of self-awareness, reflection, critical analysis, evaluation and comparison, concise written communication, graphic design, and marketing.

You will need to analyze a posting, evaluate, and compare your experience to the required qualifications. You then need to know and be able to concisely convey your skills, strengths, values, and experiences that are relevant to the job posting. 

A resume ought to be presented on the page in an inviting way. Memorable resumes include evidence-based examples (or stories) that demonstrate your ability to do the job independently and collaboratively with others. 

Beware of using templates! There are elements like margins that are hard-wired and cannot be changed. Further, the order in which sections are placed may be fixed. You need the flexibility to shift sections to tailor your resume to postings and to move sections as your experiences develop.

Beware of using text boxes, tables, and columns. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are not always in favour of these elements and may or may not ‘read’ the text within these elements.