Create an effective resume 3.

Now that you have your headings and professional summary updates, let’s move on to the core competencies section of your resume.

Core competencies

Your core competencies should be a bulleted list of the most relevant skills applicable to the position you are applying for.?

Pro tip: Scan the job description for core competencies you have gained during this certification and your past experience then use those skills as bullet points in this section. Make sure to keep this section relatively short, with four to eight bullets.?

Here is an example of an IT support resume core competencies section:

Now that you have showcased who you are and what makes you the best candidate for the job, it is time to tell the story of what you have accomplished throughout your career in the professional experience section.

Professional experience

The professional experience section of your resume provides a summary of the roles and positions you have held in your career. List at least three positions in reverse chronological order and only include what is most relevant to the position you are applying for.?

Your professional experience will not change much from previous resumes, because you can’t change the past roles you have held. However, you can possibly rewrite some of your bullets to relate them to the desired position. Make sure you are tying the industry lingo back to your previous experience to show the reader—usually a hiring manager—how your skills relate to the job.

Pro tip: Make sure your resume conveys how valuable your past accomplishments are to the role you are applying for. Show the reader how you can make a difference in their organization. An easy way to remember this is through the P.A.R.I.S. framework:

• Problem that needed to be solved
• Action(s) I took
• Result of action(s)?
• Impact on project (users, quality, etc.)?
• Supporting evidence (awards, bonus, etc.)?

Below is an example of a professional experience section:?

Education and certifications

Now that the majority of your resume has been updated with your new skills and knowledge, it is time to update your Education and Certifications section. In this? section of your resume, you should include any degrees beyond your high school diploma in reverse chronological order. For each degree, list the degree you earned, institution, location, and date of graduation. This section should also list any professional certifications or credentials you hold.

Here is an example of an education and credentials section:

Your resume is now updated and ready to use for applications!

Pro tip: It is always a good idea to have someone review your resume for any spelling or grammatical errors. Recruiters and hiring managers often toss resumes aside that contain typos. Once you are sure your resume is error-free, it is time to start your job search!