In this chapter you will learn to:

• Compose a resume that accurately reflects the assets you would bring to a job.
• Organize those assets under resume headings and then organize the headings themselves.
• Lay out the resume in a way that leads the reader to the most important points, while de-emphasizing the least impressive information.
• Follow the basic rules of resume writing, including resume format and language.
• Understand the differences between chronological and functional resumes.
• Handle gaps in your job history on your resume.
• Explore resume alternatives.
• Make your resume computer friendly.