Missoula Job Service

Preparing Your Resume

1. Take some time to pull together all the background information that you have about yourself. It is a good idea to keep a file of this information for future reference. Include dates of previous employment, rates of pay, promotions, achievements, honors and course lists. Keep copies of all of your resumes and any other employment correspondence.
2. Gather specific information on the job you're applying for. Include job duties (to match your skills to the skills needed for the job), education and experience requirements, hours and shifts usually worked and pay range. This information should be found on the job announcement, but if the announcement or ad is vague, call the employer and ask for a more complete description of the job duties.
3. Decide which Resume Format  you want to use. There are two commonly used formats. These are Functional  and Reverse Chronological.