The first step in writing an effective resume requires you to define the position or type of position you are looking for and assess your top qualifications.

If you are applying for several types of jobs, consider writing a different resume for each. You resume will be most effective when you target a specific type of job, and then describe how your skills abilities and experience qualify you for that position.

For each job type, research the job responsibilities and requirements for the position. You can find this information by browsing through job advertisements for your occupation. Determine what your responsibilities will be, what skills, abilities. And knowledge you’ll need, and what personal and professional characteristics are required for success. Once you have determined the requirements of the position, analyze your past experience, accomplishments, education and training for examples of work and personal characteristics and begin building your resume in a way that best demonstrates your ability to succeed.

The best resume describes your accomplishments and experience in terms of an Action-Benefit statement, which is a precise description of an action you took that produced a tangible and measurable result that benefited your company