How to Write a Résumé A résumé is a job search necessity. It provides an overview of your experience and skills, and a great résumé can help you make it throughthe screening cut and on to the interview round for a new job. There are usually five steps in writing a résumé. I. Do a (1)_________ and research on the job and industry you are interested in. 1) think about your background and what type of job you're looking for. 2) do some research in your industry. II. Use the following tips in writing your résumé. 1) be honest. You will go through a background and references (2)_________ to land the job. 2) be (3)_________. Create a new email address solely for résumés 3) be (4)_________. Trim it down to 1-2 pages. III. Write Your Résumé's (5)_________ 1) Do not write a (6)_________ one as it is likely to turn off a prospective employer. 2) (7)_________ your statement to the position. IV. (8)_________ your résumé. Remove extraneous information V. (9)_________ your résumé. 1) Always check for typos and grammatical errors. 2) (10)_________ formatting is the better route to take.