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Beginning
Your Resume - Personal Details
Source:
www.professional-resumes.com
Your
resume should begin with a heading that includes the following personal
details:
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Name
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Address
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Telephone contact numbers
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E-Mail address
For
your benefit we have included a sample of different headings you
may choose to use.
Amy Mathews,
117 River St, Boston, MA 02127
Phone 617 2478459 Cell phone 617 8471269
mathewsa@hotmale.com1
Amy Mathews
117 River St, Boston, MA 02127
Phone 617 2478459 Cell phone 617 8471269
mathewsa@hotmale.com1
It
may seem very obvious but there are certain things that you must
remember when you write this section.
Write
your name, as you would introduce yourself in everyday life. If
you are known by your initials it is recommended that you write
your full name on your resume. Preferably write your first name,
as it can be a source of confusion for an interviewer as they try
to decipher your name or sex.
It
is not relevant to include a title as in Mr. Mrs. Ms. This information
is not required by an interviewer or prospective employer.
Ensure
that you include your full address, rather than an abbreviation.
It is important that there be no confusion later in the process
if you were to receive a job offer.
Always
include a telephone contact number; home and cell phone numbers
are the most widely included numbers. It is important that you include
your area code also even if the position you are applying for is
in the local area.
E-mail
has now become so widely used it is one of the most important pieces
of contact information. But an important point to note is that while
you may use the e-mail to correspond to interview requests or to
provide clarification on points in your resume, it gives an intriguing
insight into your personality.
Be
very aware of your writing style, grammar and punctuation. Poor
attention to detail at this stage can diminish your chances of gaining
the position you are seeking.
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