Creating Your First Resume

Creating Your First ResumeMy first resume may not have worked out as I had originally planned, but it got me out of bed the next day. The idea of getting up in the morning and writing a resume was far too daunting for me when I was still in school, so I decided to do it the old-fashioned way: writing my own resume.When I first started writing my own resume, I didn't know how many words to put on there. If you've never tried to write your own resume, I recommend that you either use the template found on the job boards or you create one of your own. Either way, you want to follow these guidelines to create your own first resume.Know what kind of experience you have and what you can offer. Whether you are planning to apply for a position as a general manager or you plan to apply for a position as a salesperson, you want to be clear on what you can offer. And if you are applying for a position in sales, it is probably good to put a little more information in than if you were applying for a position as a project manager. So if you intend to apply for a position as a salesperson, it would be great to include some personal information and business experience.For this one, you will need to determine how good you are at selling. Some people think that they should write their own resume because they know so much about sales and they know that they are good at it. But that's not necessarily the case. If you truly think that you are one of the best salespeople in the country, you will want to include this information in your resume.Your letter should go with your resume. Because there is no doubt that this will be used, you should not go ahead and submit your resume without including your letter. However, this is not the time to do so. You can do so after you have received your first interview.When you create your first resume, you should list your prior work history, and possibly give an outline of your current employment. In addition, you should list the roles you have h eld in your prior employment. Some companies, especially larger ones, may require that you also list any affiliations you may have.The final step is to include all of your education, awards, and accomplishments. You don't want to forget to include this information, so be sure to write it down. This will be used by your potential employer in determining whether or not you are a good match for the position.