Revised 3/17
Résumé Tips
Here are a few tips to make
your résumé more effective:
• Use a font size of 10 to 14 points.
• Use non-decorative typefaces.
Choose one typeface and stick to
it.
• Use action verbs to describe your
experience; (e.g., “created,”
“developed,” “increased,” “solved”).
• Do not exaggerate the importance
of your achievements.
• Omit personal information such as
age, marital status, height, weight,
and gender.
• Minimize jargon and abbreviations
and be concise.
• A tailored cover letter may be
used to accompany a résumé.
A résumé is your opportunity to tell employers about your skills, abilities, experience, and
education, as well as a chance to show that you belong in that job. Your résumé should include
the following components:
CONTACT INFORMATION
• Name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail (if you have one).
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Your “Career Objective” should be a brief statement specifically detailing what type of work you
are seeking.
• Tailor your objective to the job you seek.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
This section will provide a concise overview of your qualifications as they relate to your Career
Objective.
• Emphasize those skills you have developed in terms of interpersonal, organizational,
supervisory, etc.
EDUCATION
• List school, city and state.
• On separate line, list degree, major, graduation date. (If you have not graduated, state
expected graduation date.)
• List any professional certifications or licenses you have attained.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Include your work experience in reverse chronological order—that is, begin with your most
current job and work backward. For each work experience include:
• Title of position.
• Name of organization and location of work (city, state).
• Dates of employment-use month, day and year format (e.g., January 2, 1995-June 16,
2001).
• Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
Describe what you contributed to or accomplished on the job. Use action verbs to
describe job duties.
• Use the present tense of the verb for current work and the past tense for work that has
ceased.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Include information such as computer skills, additional training, languages, etc.
See sample résumé!
Michigan Civil Service Commission, Career Services
400 South Pine Street• P.O. Box 30002• Lansing, MI 48909
800-788-1766 (voice) • 517-284-0100 (voice)
Detroit Regional Office • Cadillac Place
3042 West Grand Boulevard • Suite 4-400 • Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-4400 (voice)
If you have a hearing impairment, call the Michigan Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-649-3777
www.michigan.gov/mdcs
Iwant A. Job
1908 Anystreet
Lansing, MI
(517) 555-1908
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A Human Resources Analyst position that utilizes my education and experience in the field of Human
Resources, so that I can contribute to the organization and further enhance my professional skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in recruitment and staffing, benefits administration, project development and
implementation, and workforce planning.
Professional experience includes competencies in the following areas: analytical thinking, client
orientation, creative thinking, decision-making, problem solving, time management, leadership,
interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, and computer skills.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, May 1994
WORK EXPERIENCE
WATSON PRINTING, Lansing, MI
Staffing Specialist
June 16, 1998-Present
• Utilize low-cost and no-cost recruiting methods to source, qualify, and assess information
technology candidates.
• Administer technical testing to candidates and perform reference checks.
• Engage in employee relations activities including administering employee surveys and conflict
resolution.
TRAMBLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO., Lansing, MI
Human Resources Consultant
July 3, 1997-June 13, 1998
• Created a recruiting strategy for the organization to attract sales candidates.
• Updated personnel policies, created recruiting manual, and revised non-compete/non-solicitation
agreements.
GREAT LAKES CONSULTING, Lansing, MI
Recruiter
June 24, 1994-July 1, 1997
• Managed the college recruiting process including initial contacts, publicity, prescreening, and on-
campus interviewing at more than 25 colleges and universities in Michigan.
• Analyzed compensation structures and developed a program to improve sales incentives.
• Participated on the management team that selected a new health insurance carrier.
• Researched, wrote and presented training classes on interviewing, sexual harassment, and
Microsoft Outlook.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: MSWord, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Cobal, MS FrontPage
Additional Training: C.O.B.R.A., Contract Negotiation, MI Labor Law
