Develop a professional résumé.

Development of a professional résumé should include

  • defining terms related to résumés
  • distinguishing among types of résumés
  • selecting the most appropriate résumé type to use
  • determining career goals and objectives
  • gathering accurate information for all components of the résumé
  • getting permission from references to be listed in the résumé
  • proofreading the résumé
  • asking another person to proofread the résumé
  • revising the résumé as needed.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is the purpose of a résumé?
  • Under what circumstances should a person submit his or her résumé?
  • Typically, what are the primary parts of a résumé? Why is each important?
  • How long should a résumé be? Why?
  • How can a person best tailor his or her résumé to fit a particular career area or job?
  • What are key issues one should consider before submitting an electronic résumé?