It should include the following information:
Contact Information. Include phone, mail and email contact
information. In addition, make sure your voicemail message is
professional. A message that is too casual can create a negative
impression.
Career Objective. You may choose to list or not list your
career objective. If your objective doesn't match the recruiter's
needs, you may miss out on a golden opportunity. However, a clearly
stated career objective can help your recruiter find your ideal career
match.
Summary Statement. Your summary should be brief.
- Include your title and years of experience.
- List pertinent skills.
- Discuss your character traits or work style.
Professional Experience. List each position held in reverse
chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held
multiple positions within the same company, list them all to show
advancement and growth. The body of each position description should
describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.
Other Components. Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments, licenses, technical skills and languages.
Personal Information. Do not include personal information such as marital status.