Employers are looking for well-rounded applicants with clearly articulated skills, academic accomplishments, work experience and extracurricular activities. Incorporating this content into your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) will demonstrate your overall fit for the job. Remember, there is no one perfect format. Your document should be tailored to showcase your experience and highlight your qualifications specific to the prospective position.

Not sure what the difference is between a resume and CV? Check out the Resume vs. CV section before you get started.

How to Get Started

You should tailor your resume or CV to show you are a good fit for the position. You will need to clearly understand the mission, focus, goals and objectives of the organization and job that you are applying to. Research is key.

• Step 1: Brainstorm and Collect Experiences/Skills
• Step 2: Tailor and Format
• Step 3: Submit

Related Topics

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letters
• References
• Writing Samples
• Portfolio