Getting Organized Before You Write Your Resume

Getting Organized Before You Write Your Resume When I initially talk to a client about working on a resume, there is always one thing I encourage them to do: get organized. And, this is true if you are writing your own resume or if you are working with someone else on its development. What do I mean by “get organized?” First, ensure that you have a list of schools, dates of graduation, and official names of degrees. Secondly, develop a record of previous employers, job titles while working at each employer, and the dates you were employed. Next, keep track of all volunteer work that you have done and for which organizations you have volunteered your time. Sometimes, it is this volunteer work that can add enough interest to your resume to get it noticed.  Of course, there are other items to remember, too: extracurricular activities, organizational involvement, trainings, certifications, and overall personality traits. All of these items can be useful when compiling information into a resume. It is much better to have too much information than not enough when designing a resume. So, open a document and start typing your information into an organized list. Or, just grab a pen and keep track of it on paper. The point is, you will have the information when you need it and you won’t waste time trying to gather it all at the last minute. Organization is your key to a detailed, eye-catching, and outstanding resume. Please comment below if you would like to receive further organizational tips from Feather Communications or if you have any additional questions. Your question could be answered in a future blog post! Image Credit