Resume Guide: Three tips for creating a powerful resume

Your resume isn’t just a record of past employment. It’s a self-marketing tool— an advertisement meant to persuade employers to contact you for an interview.

Creating an effective resume requires that you have a specific goal in mind, a clear understanding of the employer’s needs, and a writing style that aims to influence rather than merely inform.

For tips to help you understand the basics elements of a resume and how to effectively communicate your value to employers, click on University of Phoenix Career Services Team‘s downloadable Resume Guide.