The Ultimate Resume Guide for Newbies

The resume. It's one of the first things employers see of you, and it could very well determine whether you get your dream job or remain in mediocrity. Luckily, there are rules that can help you put out a powerful, eye-catching resume every time. In this series, Resume Guide for Newbies, we break down the nuts and bolts of resumes and give you the secrets you need to give it an extreme makeover. Start discovering the secrets of great resumes now by clicking on the links below.

Part 1: Formatting

Learn how to make your resume … not ugly. Here are simple rules to make sure your resume looks better than the other guy’s.

Part 2: Contact Information

The most important part of your resume is your contact information. Make sure employers can get in touch with you to tell you how awesome your contact information looks.

Part 3: Using Keywords

Make your resume buzz with the right words. Keywords can be the difference between a potential employer finding your resume online or passing it up.

Part 4: Objective Section

We tackle the endless battle between including objectives or not including objectives on your resume. Find out if you're brave enough to include this section … or not.

Now we get down to the nitty gritty, where the rubber meets the road, where we separate the men from the boys, the wheat from the tares, and (insert your own cliche here). Ultimately, when someone is considering you for a job, they want to see how you’ve performed at your other jobs. In this guide, we'll teach you how to bring out your best achievements, downplay your low points, and make your work experience shine.

Make that education work for you. This chapter in our resume series tells you everything you need to know to create an awesome education history section on your resume. Where you went to school, what you studied, and which extracurricular activities you were involved in say a lot about you to prospective employers. Don’t fail the resume exam by making your hard-earned degree look meh. Read this guide and turn that diploma into a job-grabbing magnet.