English 421: Technical Writing

http://www.tech-writer.net/resume_keys.html

This is a pretty brief article about some keys to remember when writing a resume.  While many of the pointers that it offers were ones that we have discussed in class, the style of the writing is somewhat unique.  The numbered format makes this seem like a checklist of things to do as you're doing the resume.  When it seems like there's 8 million things to do and not to do, having them ordered into list format is definitely helpful.

Also, a random pointer that we haven't discussed in class was number 9.  While it is one of, if not the, biggest factors which goes into a job search, prior salaries and desired salaries have no place in a resume.  The sole purpose of the resume, for the umpteenth time, is to get the interview.  Once you have the interview, you can ask questions like that during it.

- Pat Connaughton