Your résumé is a tool to communicate where you have been, what you have done and what you have achieved. Readers want the facts and details that will enable them to make a clear decision. Subjective 'fluff' is neither wanted nor required.

Recruiters want all pertinent details, especially position title, time period held, location, function, duties, responsibilities, and scope of projects, with the emphasis on achievements and accomplishments. This information is particularly important for the most recent 10-year period.

Don't worry about the length of your résumé, although the ideal is between two and three pages. Remember, your résumé builds a picture of who your are, how you have managed your career and your future potential. Our preferred format includes:

Summary: A summary of your experience, areas of expertise, and other special skills that may set you apart.
Professional Experience: A chronology of your work experience, including companies worked for, positions held, with amplified duties, responsibilities, scope of projects, and most importantly, specific achievements and accomplishments.
Education: A listing of all college degrees, the school and year degree was obtained.
Industry Training: Detailed listing of relevant industry training and courses applicable to your profession.
Special Skills & Activities: Languages, computer expertise, published articles, etc.
Professional Affiliations: Listing of Professional Society memberships.