Ed's Resumé Maker

Heading (Indentification & Contact Information)
Name (as you want it to appear on the resumé):

Permanent Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone number(s):
Email:
Homepage:
Name the specific job or position you want, or specify the type of work you want, e.g.,
  • Sales Clerk
  • Office Manager
    • Employment Objective (Job Sought)

    Use action verbs to describe accomplishments, such as: created, developed, directed, improved, launched, led, managed, supervised, and transformed. Be specific in your word choice, but simpler is usually better, .e.g., "used" instead of "utilized."
    If you have statistical data to support your statements, use it, e.g.,
    Imagine that qualifications begin "I have ..." or "I am ...", but don't actually use the words "I" or "my," e.g.,
    Summary of Qualifications (Qualities, Skills & Achievements)

    Lists 2 or 3 exciting accomplishments that will grab the reader's
    attention; don't just say that you're good, show how good you are!

    NOTE: If you want a bullet to emphasize each qualification, insert the following code (including the angle brackets) at the beginning of each list item:

    <li>

    (Otherwise, the first letter will automatically be rendered in slightly larger
    boldface to emphasize the beginning of each qualification.)








    Work History
    Don't write complete job descriptions, but highlight things that might be important to a new employer, or things that show you work well with others, have good communication skills, or are dependable, trustworthy, etc.

    TIP: Avoid saying "Responsibilities included ..." For example, don't say: "Responsibilities included managing the office;" instead say: "Managed the office."
    1. (Years of employment, e.g.: 1998-present)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]

    2. (Years of employment)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]

    3. (Years of employment)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]

    4. (Years of employment)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]

    5. (Years of employment)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]

    6. (Years of employment)
      (Job Title/Function)
      (Brief job description/achievements)
      (Employer)
      [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in Employer's address]
    Education
  • School
  • Major (if applicable)
  • Degree/Diploma/Certification | Year conferred (or expected, e.g.: "Anticipated Graduation: 2005")
    1. (School)
      (Major)
      (Degree) (Year)
    2. (School)
      (Major)
      (Degree) (Year)
    3. (School)
      (Major)
      (Degree) (Year)
    4. (School)
      (Major)
      (Degree) (Year)
    5. (School)
      (Major)
      (Degree) (year)
    Optional Heading
    (Professional Affiliations, Publications, Computer Skills, etc.)
    NOTE: To make a bulleted list, start each list item with this code (including angle brackets): <li>
    Use the ENTER key to create line breaks in your text as needed; no line should be longer than this text box:
    Another Optional Heading
    (Professional Affiliations, Publications, Computer Skills, etc.)
    NOTE: To make a bulleted list, start each list item with this code (including angle brackets): <li>
    Use the ENTER key to create line breaks in your text as needed; no line should be longer than this text box:
    Yet Another Optional Heading
    (Professional Affiliations, Publications, Computer Skills, etc.)
    NOTE: To make a bulleted list, start each list item with this code (including angle brackets): <li>
    Use the ENTER key to create line breaks in your text as needed; no line should be longer than this text box:
    Do not list references on your resumé unless requested to do so by an employer. Instead, keep the default "Available upon request" message, and include a separate sheet that lists the people who have agreed ahead of time to serve as your references.
    References
    [NOTE: Use ENTER key to create line breaks in your text as needed]


    NOTE: If your resumé won't fit on one page, copy the following code (including the angle brackets) into the text box before the heading that you want to show up at the top of the second page: 
    <br style="page-break-after: always" />
    TIP: Before printing your resumé, make sure that an unwanted "header" and "footer" won't spoil it.
      If using Internet Explorer:
    1. Click on "File" (top left corner of screen)
    2. Click on "Page Setup"
    3. Delete any typing in the "Header" and "Footer" fields*
    4. Click "OK"
    5. Now you're all set to create and print your resumé!
    *NOTE: If your resumé is more than one page, you can add centered page numbers at the bottom of each page by adding the following code into the "Footer" field before you click "OK":

    &b&p&b



    • NOTE: If you need to make changes after you click this button, close the "Resumé" window that pops up, make the changes to the form on this page, and then click the "Create Your Resumé" button again. (If you don't close your old pop-up "Resumé" window first, the revised version will print as a continuation of the old one rather than as a new document.)



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