Usually a resume is the text that includes education, work history, experience, skills and present the company that the applicant have what they are searching for. Another name for resume is curriculum vitae or CV which was conventionally used in applying for a job in the academe. The applicants don't need to have paid work to make their resume. If this will be the first paid job application, they can include their personal qualities, skills and abilities they have developed from community involvement, school activities and hobbies.
These are the things that are not always needed, however, may be good to give a company more if an idea what they have to offer and who they are. This is a general statement or a big-picture that characterizes what strengths and abilities they can offer and what work they do. Applicants should writer an overview of their skills, experience and personal qualities. They can write it in brief paragraph or write it as bullet point list.
The first and last name, phone number both email address and home address, home and mobile number home are usually indicated in the document header. The most present education first. The significant certificates, university degrees diplomas, short training courses, licenses, workshops, others types of certifications and trainings should also be indicated. In case the applicant is an undergraduate, the details of the school should be indicated. If studies are completed, there is no need to include the contact information of the school. The list of marks and grades may also be a big help if indicated, but not a requirement.
Since experience is the advantage of mature age job seekers, work history should be indicated in the resume. The job history should be describe in full details and should be matched to their skills and the industry that they are applying to. All marketable strengths and skills, not just the paid work, gained skills in other areas of their life are also important. In case a lot of skills are associated to each other, it should be organized under sub-headings like Mechanical, computer and interpersonal. The work history should be organized as follows: situation, role and situation were task, what they were required to do during the job and what they did and how they did it.
