Your Resume Content - Laying it Out

Some of us may have the notion that a resume needs to be constructed in a certain manner and contain certain tidbits of information. While that's true, there are optimal ways of laying out that content so as to emphasize certain points and minimize the immediate acknowledgement of other information.

For instance, if it's been ten years since you graduated from college, then it's not necessary to indicate the years of attendance or year of graduation. Simply stating the college name and location will suffice.

In relation to this, it's good practice to also place the educational portion, then, to the section following the experience section.

Illustration:

Experience:

XYZ Bank New York, NY May 1999 - Nov 2008

Executive Assistant

• Assisted the CEO with calendar management
• Prepared materials for board meetings
• Organized conference calls across several time zones
• Created and maintained company presentation

Education:

New York University New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts in English

Get the idea? It's a widely recognized and accepted practice.

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