Résumé Builder

Step 1: Create a Résumé Header

The information you enter in the following fields will appear at the top of your completed résumé.

Your Name:	Helpful Hint The Résumé Builder will result in a professional résumé that you can send to potential employers, so be sure to provide your real name and accurate personal information.
Address:	Helpful Hint Use the address where you actually live and check mail. For example, if you are applying for jobs while in college, provide your school address rather than your parents' address.
City:		State:	ZIP Code:
Phone:	Helpful Hint Use a phone number that you will actually answer, and change your voice mail to a more professional message if necessary.
Email:	Helpful Hint Make sure your email address is professional. If your current email address, for example, is candygirl@mail.com or hotbod@inbox.com, it's time to set up a new email, such as janesmith@mail.com or jsmith99@inbox.com.
Portfolio Website (if applicable):	Helpful Hint Only include a personal website if it puts the employer in touch with professional information about you. Some examples of appropriate website content are copies of your résumé, reference letters, certifications, writing samples or items that might appear in a portfolio. You should never link to a website that features unprofessional photos, jokes or excessive personal information.

Step 2: Create a Career Objective

In one or two sentences, state the job type and organization type (or industry) you're aiming for. Make it simple. Consider the type of work you enjoy and want to do.

Not sure what you're looking for? Browse MyFuture's careers to get ideas.

Objective:	Helpful Hint You might want to have multiple versions of your résumé with the objective tailored to each specific job opening you're applying for. Examples: To obtain an entry-level editing position in a large publishing company To secure a full-time executive sales position in the advertising industry To obtain a professional position within medical sales

Step 3: List Your Work Experiences

Starting with your most recent or current job, list your previous work experiences.

Types of experiences to add include relevant full-time or part-time work, summer jobs, internships, fieldwork and special projects.

You can put experiences like volunteering in the Additional Info section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Step 4: Enter Your Education

List the high schools, colleges and relevant educational programs or camps you've attended, starting with the most recent one. It is not necessary to include your high school education if you've attended college.

EDUCATION:

Step 5: List Additional Information

List any additional information you would like on your résumé, such as awards, activities and interests. This information is optional, and not everyone puts all of this information on a résumé.

ADDITIONAL INFO: