Tips for Building an Effective Resume
It is important to address any specific information required and ensure your resume includes sufficient information to validate that you meet all requirements of the job for which you are applying. In addition, an effective resume should include the following information:
Job Information:
Personal Information:
Full legal name
Contact information (day/evening phone numbers, e-mail/mailing address)
Indicate if you are a US citizen (required by most Federal jobs)
Indicate veterans' preference category, if applicable, Preference categories
Work Experience (paid and/or unpaid):
Job title (include pay plan, series, and grade if Federal, non-military position)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates (month, day, and year)
Hours worked per week
Salary
Date of last promotion (if Federal, non-military position)
Duties and accomplishments (job descriptions are not recommended)
Education:
Name of each school, college, or university attended and location
Degree or certificate awarded (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours)
Date your degree was received or when it is expected
Grade point average and scale (e.g., 3.6 of 4.0 grade scale)
Other Qualifications
Skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed)
Certificates and licenses (current only)
Honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards)
Training courses (title and year)