Writing your resume A resume is a formal document that summarizes your relevant work experience, skills, education, and anything else you have achieved that future employers might be interested in.

A resume is a very personal thing, as it s basically all about you. So it s up to you what you say and how you say it. But this is the kind of information that should usually be included:

Think of yourself as a product that you re trying to sell, in a world where the buyer has lots of similar products they could choose instead of you. So your resume needs to stand out from the crowd but in a positive way! You don t want yours to be the resume that everyone remembers for the wrong reasons, but for all the right ones.

If you have some years of experience and more than one job to write about, start with the most recent one and work backwards.

Your contact details

A personal profile

Education and qualifications

Your work history

Achievements and awards

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