In order to compile a resume that will stand out from your competitors you should begin by doing some research. You need to know what specific skills are relevant in the project management job that you are seeking. You can find out the requirements by studying the job postings for similar positions. Make a list of the required skills and abilities from several different postings. You are sure to find that many employers are looking for someone that has experience in budgeting, leading a successful team, and project management certification. Compare this list of skills to your personal skills and abilities.
You should choose a resume format that will show your abilities in a great light. You may choose a functional, chronological, or a combination style resume. If your work history entails project management history and there are no gaps in your employment history than the chronological resume may be the best choice.
The top of your resume is where you should put your personal contact information. This information should include your name, phone number and email address as well as your address. This information must be accurate as the employer will be looking here to find a way to schedule your interview.
The next section should include your objective in your job search. The title of the position for which you are applying for should be listed here. You can really catch the employer's eye if you showcase one or two of your skills that are necessary to do a great job in the position. A good choice would be to talk about your implementation and planning skills.
Your job history should be the next section on your resume. This is where you should describe your project management certifications and your mastered project management tools that you have achieved at your previous employers. You should list them with the most recent being first. Be sure that you list the details of the previous jobs that would be appealing to the prospective employer that you are sending your resume to. Each of your sentences should start with a verb that shows action.
Your education is the next topic on your resume. This is where you should tell about the schools that you have attended, where the school was located (city and state) and what degree or certification you accomplished while you were there. Any project management certifications that you have achieved like a PMP certification should be disclosed in this section.
The last step, and maybe most important, is to proofread your resume entirely. Many employers discard any resume that comes to their desk with misspellings or grammatical errors because they need to hire someone that has the ability to both speak and write well. When you make simple mistakes such as these, it appears to the employer that you did not take the time to proofread the document prior to submitting it. Even the best project management tools and project management certifications are not enough to combat a resume that is sloppy and poorly constructed.
