Building a strong resume is so incredibly important when looking for a new job or career. A resume is your prospective employer’s first impression of you. If you’ve seen “Legally Blonde” you may remember the seen where Elle gives her pink and scented resume to her professor. While a pink scented resume probably isn’t the best option for all of us, it worked for Elle. That resume really reflected her as a person. We have to make sure that our resumes reflect who we are too (most likely in some other way that printing it on pink scented paper.)

Start by looking at sample resumes online, or by asking your friends and family members for theirs. Or, hire a job coach to help you build a resume. Your resume should be printed on quality resume paper, in easy to read, conservative font, and it should clearly display your name and contact info. Next, choose how to list your work experience and skills in a way that shows your potential employer just how you will meet the needs of the company. I change the order things are listed on my resume every time I send it out in order to put the skills the employer is looking for first. I also point out in my cover letter just how my education, experience and skills meet their needs.