Writing Homework Help

Here is a list of information you should include in your resume:

1. Your contact information: name, address, phone number, professional email address (5 points)
2. Job Objective, brief profile, branding statement, or summary statement (10 points)
3. A summary of your skills: 5–10 skills you have gained in your field; you can list hard skills as well as soft skills (refer to the Professional Skill Building topic in this course) (10 points)
4. Work experience: depending on the résumé format you choose, you may list your most recent job first; include the title of the position, employer’s name, location, employment dates (beginning, ending) (10 points)
5. Volunteer experience (10 points)
6. Education and training: formal and informal experiences matter; include academic degrees, professional development, certificates, internships, etc. (10 points)
7. References statement (optional): “References available upon request” is a standard phrase used on résumés, although it is often implied (5 points)