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Next comes the most important part, a listing of key personal contributions made during the time of that employment. These have most impact if each sentence - which may be presented in highlight form - begins with an active verb. Examples are: designed, implemented, wrote, increased, decreased, improved, etc. Remember, the resume is meant to tell some of what was done and to stimulate interest in a more detailed discussion. One need not and should not attempt to include every detail in the resume. Select those items, which are both consequential and indicative of the range of experience.
This portion of the resume complete, use the remaining space on page two to highlight important personal or professional activities or memberships. If space does not permit the inclusion of such items, they can be omitted since it is doubtful that they will influence an invitation to interview for a key position. What is important is to draw the reader's attention to the history of active contribution to past employers.
COVER LETTERS
A cover letter should always accompany the resume and is intended to convey certain specific pieces of information. As may have been noted, no statement of objective was included in the recommended resume format. By including the objective in the cover letter, it can be tailored to the specific nuances of a particular situation, allowing the resume to be utilized in a wider variety of circumstances. This statement of objective can be very specific in responding to an ad or very general - encompassing several career options - when distributed to executive search firms. The objective statement should indicate desired roles, industries, functions, and geographic locations. This statement should be carefully thought out because action will be taken upon the information contained in the letter, often at face value.
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