How to Write a Resume

In a resume, you are marketing yourself.

Include your name, address, and contact information.

Then you should have list of your educational and work experiences. What qualifies you for the type of work that you are applying for?

Why should the company hire, either as an employee, a consultant, and/or an independent contractor?

What do you have offer that other potential employees, consultants or independent contractors do not offer? That is, what makes you greater than the competition?

Your resume should reflect something of your personality in its design, in its phrasings, although it should be "strictly business." If you are applying for some type of creative work, it should show something of your creativity.

Use action words, concrete words, emphasize your strong points.

What do you know about the business, how do you know this? What makes you an expert? What makes you an excellent worker?

Interview yourself--so to speak--and then answer some of these questions.

Your resume should be easy reading. Again, it can tradition in its design or creative, depending upon the type of job you are applying for. If it's a strictly business job, be traditional, professional, and strictly business. If it's more creative, you can be creative and innovation in your design.

There are many examples of different types of resumes online, including creative designs. Put "sample resumes" in your search engine.

Proofread your resume and then submit.

There are many websites where you an post your resume online.

If a portfolion should accompany these resume, then include your portfolio--writing samples, craft samples, photographs, etc.