RESUME SECRET

Ryan, Robin (2005) The resume secret, employers love and job seekers rarely use, MSN/CAREERS.

When looking for a new employee, resume readers spend about 15 to 20 SECONDS looking at each one. From there much time is spent on the remaining vitas.

Your name and website should be in bold letters. Then in bold italics, list your summary of qualifications. Please look at this sample.

Computer literate, teach active learning, provide excellent study guides, test frequently, outstanding teacher of the year, co-wrote one million dollars in grants, published over 400 articles in vetted journals, developed distant learning courses, created academic journal for students, taught large teaching loads.