This bit of resume help is intended for those who have years of experience in a particular field. With the current amount of competition for jobs, those with experience do have certain advantages. Sometimes, however, the way you present your information can decrease your chance of getting that call. A few things to think about are discussed below. Remember that this advice is not intended to be used alone. But, combing this information with that found on other sites can be of tremendous help.

Keeping the information to one page is a distinct challenge for those with lots of experience. That should be the goal but do not leave off critical information to save space.  A good way to do this is to place the skills section before work history. Skills should be justified with concrete “evidence.” Provide an explanation of the situation, how you used your skills, as well as the outcome.

Another way to make a resume impression is to offer solutions to challenges the company may have. In the first paragraph, even before the skills section, describe what you can do. Most employers want to know what you can do for them. Offering solutions shows initiative and forethought, very desirable qualities in an employee. Of course, doing this requires that you spend some time researching. You should know what you are talking about before offering solutions.

Most likely, you have had several different jobs throughout your career. However, listing everyone is not necessary. Try to limit work history to your three most recent positions, or the last fifteen years. Remember to only include relevant positions or those requiring similar skill sets. Be sure to include your title (if any) and the responsibilities of the position.

Most resume help sites tell you that more than one page is not recommended. However, resumes that are more than two pages are usually not the most successful ones. The second page should include either your work or education history or both. The nature of the position will determine whether work or education history should come first.


If you need more resume assistance or are changing careers or just entering the workforce see resume help for beginners.