All CBT students have access to resume writing workshops conducted by our placement officers. These workshops or seminars will help all students to properly write resume that can result in a job interview.

Here are some tips on how to write a powerful resume, which are included in our workshops:

If you’re looking for a job, you need a resume.  Your resume is your calling card, your advertisement, your flyer.  It’s a hand-out that shows employers what a great catch you are. The purpose of a resume is to help you get job interviews.

There are many resume styles you can use, however, a common resume has five basic parts:

1. The Heading
2. Job Objective
3. Education & Training
4. Accomplishments
5. Work Experience

Resume Writing Rules

Do’s

• Write a reverse chronological job and educational history (list your last job first/last school)
• Keep sentences and paragraphs short but descriptive.
• Use simple terms and easy to read fonts for pleasant and easy to read resume.
• Use bullet points with strong action verb possible;   organize, initiate, create.
• Describe best accomplishments or be results oriented.
• Use quantities.  Dollar values, amounts will enhance a job description.
• Be specific in describing your job title and duties.
• Use year to year for limited employment history. Month and year for lengthy employment.
• Proofread and have others check your material and check for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Don’t’s

• Do not lie or exaggerate about your experience.
• Do not use personal pronouns:  “I, “me”, “my”
• Do not include remarks about your physical appearance or health.
• No personal photographs.
• Marital Status and Social Security information will not be disclosed.
• Leave out personal problems from the resume.
• Don’t write addresses or phone numbers of prior employers.
• Don’t list high school.
• No references listed.
• No salary information.
• Hobbies or social interest should be avoided unless it is linked to the position.
• Your resume should be one-page long, but not more than two.