Write a résumé that highlights the candidate’s experience, skills, and talents, and includes references.

Writing the résumé should include

• personal data necessary for entry-level employment (e.g., name, address, telephone number, email address)
• use of a standard résumé format
• employment objectives
• education and skills
• employment history
• honors and awards
• three references
• use of proper English, spelling, and punctuation
• use of keywords to attract attention.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the difference between a résumé and a cover letter?
• Why is it important to keep a résumé current?
• What elements should be included in a résumé? Why is each essential?
• Why is it crucial to have other people proofread the résumé before it is submitted?
• What types of references are most appropriate to include in a résumé?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of submitting an electronic résumé?
• What information is potentially inappropriate to include on a résumé?