Resume Layout: General Goals

If you came to this site looking for resume layout advice then you have made a good choice. A resume is a critical component to finding a great job and the resume layout you choose will dictate how effective your resume is. This site is designed to offer you free advice to help you on your way toward landing that perfect position.

Before diving into the specifics of resume layout, it's important to first highlight and understand the goals of a successful resume layout. The overall goal of your resume is get an interview, plain and simple. The resume is meant to serve as an advertisement for you and allow you to get your "foot in the door" wherever you are applying to.

Employers read through resumes wondering "Why should I hire this person?". They will scan your resume layout usually for no more than 30 seconds and then decide if they want to interview you. The resume layout advice provided on this site is meant to get you that interview (we'll also help you out once you're there as well) and ensure that you know how to write a professional resume layout.

While we will get into more details in the next posts, look over your resume layout and ask yourself these questions:

• Does my resume layout clearly present my name and all of my contact information?
  

• Does my resume layout explain what type of position and employment I am looking for? (example: full time design engineer position)
  

• Does my resume layout present my experience and expertise in the best light possible?
  

• Is my resume over one page? (Generally the resume layout should be adjusted to fit one page)
  

Remember, your resume shouldn't tell the story of your entire career, just enough of it to land you an interview. For more in depth detail on the best practice for resume layout and how to use your resume to land a great job, check out all of the advice given for free at Resume Layout Advice.