plain-text format
PDF (portable document format)
career e-portfolio
cover letter or letter of application
summary of qualifications
main heading
resume padding
video resume
work experience or employment history
personal data
references
capabilities and skills
education
action verbs
awards and activities
used to introduce a résumé, highlight the job seeker’s strengths in terms of benefits to the employer, and gain an interview; can be solicited or unsolicited
The section of a résumé that includes employer information, dates of employment, job titles, and significant duties, activities, accomplishments, and promotions
An electronic version of a résumé without text formatting such as bold, italics, or underlines; suitable for e-mailing or uploading to online submission forms
A collection of digitized materials that can be accessed at a website; provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate’s talents, accomplishments, and technical skills
The addition of false or exaggerated information to boost your credentials for a job
Verbs in the active voice that can make a résumé more forceful and persuasive
a format that creates a document that looks exactly like the original and is difficult to alter
A résumé in video format enabling job candidates to present their experience, qualifications, and interests in video format
A list of the names and contact information of instructors, current employer, previous employers, colleagues, subordinates, and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding an applicant’s qualifications for employmen
An optional bulleted list at the top of your résumé that lists the job candidate’s most impressive qualifications
The section of a résumé that includes the name and location of schools, dates of attendance, major fields of study, and degrees received
The section of a résumé that lists awards, scholarships, fellowships, dean’s list, honors, recognitions, commendations, certificates, and school, community, volunteer, and professional activities
The first part of a résumé that includes a job seeker’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address
The section of a résumé that includes information about hobbies and interests
The section of a résumé that lists special skills, proficiencies acquired through training and experience, and exceptional aptitudes
