Creating a resume can feel intimidating—especially if you’ve been out of the workforce, never had a formal job, or are starting over after a health setback. But don’t worry: a great resume is less about how much you’ve done and more about how clearly you tell your story…
Section 1: Understanding What a Resume Is (and Isn’t)
A resume is a one- to two-page document that summarizes your skills, education, experiences, and goals.
Section 2: Choosing the Right Resume Format
Chronological, Functional, and Combination formats explained.
Section 3: What to Include in Each Resume Section
Contact info, objective, skills, work experience, education, volunteer experience, references.
Section 4: Writing Strong Bullet Points
Use action verbs and quantify impact where possible.
Section 5: Overcoming Gaps or Lack of Work History
Focus on transferable skills and functional formatting.
Section 6: Tailoring Your Resume to Each Job
Adjust wording and emphasize relevant experience.
Section 7: Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
Typos, cluttered layout, vague language.
Section 8: How Your Employment Network Helps You Succeed
ENs assist with formatting, language, customization.
Final Thoughts
With the right structure and EN support, you can build a resume that opens doors.
