On the eleventh day of resumes, NAU Career told me…

ON THE ELEVENTH DAY OF RESUMES,
NAU Career told me:
CLEARLY LABEL SECTION HEADERS,
ALIGN YOUR DATES AND TIMELINES,
QUANTIFY YOUR DETAILS,
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SKILLS TRANSFERRING,
HIGHLIGHT UNIQUE EXPERIENCES,
WRITE ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS,
Use STRONG ACTION VERBS!
MAKE YOUR MARGINS EVEN,
THREE TO FIVE KEY QUALIFICATIONS,
ONE TO TWO FORMATTED PAGES,
AND HAVE A SOLIDLY CRAFTED RESUME!

NAU Career presents…12 Days of Resumes!

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this holiday season while trying to build your resume! Turn on the fireplace, grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and read through our TWELVE DAYS OF RESUMES jingle to show every employer why you’re the best elf for the job!

We will be releasing a series of blog posts and videos leading up to December 25th with important information, so don’t miss out!

Check us out on all our social media channels (@naucareer) for more information and to see the NAU Career staff offer you the gift of their lovely voices this year to celebrate!

Day 11: Clear labels make the world go ’round

In order to make those delicious holiday sugar cookies with icing that we all know and love, there need to be clear instructions for the baker.

The recipes need to be clearly written because those baking are rushing to make their sweet treats in time for all the festivities!

Just like in baking, when it comes to resumes, consistency is key. #punintended

As we know, employers are also moving very quickly to find their top candidates. Clearly labeling your section headers lets them understand exactly what they’re looking at, allowing them to continue on their merry way as they scan your resume!

Required section headers

• Summary of qualifications
• Skills
• Education
• Experience

Optional section headers

• Career profile
• Relevant courses
• Campus and/or community involvement
• Affiliations/honors/other activities
• Training/certifications/professional memberships

Whether you label your sections “Awards & Achievements”, “Volunteer Experience”, or “Relevant Experience”, having clearly labeled section headers can help keep you in the running!

For more information or to see some examples, be sure to visit our website or schedule an appointment via Handshake! Happy holidays!

– NAU Career Development!