How to Write a Resume That Works by Dr. Larry Cornett

What's included?

5 files 24 text files

Contents

Overview

What this course covers

Introduction

Resumes are necessary, but not sufficient

Real-world Data

Some real data on usage

The Goal of Your Resume

What your goals should be

Common Resume Mistakes

Mistakes you should avoid with your resume

More mistakes to avoid

Do Your Research

Research every company of interest

Customize Your Resume

Tailor your resume for every job application

Example 1

Example 2

One-size-fits-all does not work

How Employers Read Resumes

How I reviewed resumes

What We Looked for in Resumes

Formatting

Level and Title

Experience and Job tenure

Accomplishments

Overall impressions

Resume Structure

How to structure your resume

Top of the resume

165 KB

Bottom of resume

127 KB

Writing Your Resume

The do's of a resume

A few don'ts

Use telegraphic language

Summarize your achievements per role

Final Steps

Last few steps

Good luck!

Sample Resumes

Barista resume example

40.9 KB

Entry-level Designer resume example

85.1 KB

Product Leader resume example

92.6 KB

Helping good people forge an Invincible Career to land great jobs

I'm Dr. Larry Cornett, a Leadership Coach and Career Advisor focused on career transformation, leadership development, and organizational excellence.