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About this sample

I wrote this web page for the internal Career & Development site at Wells Fargo.

My team overhauled the content strategy and content of the site in 2014. I was the lead editor for the project and also wrote half of the content.

This site is a primary hub on Wells Fargo’s intranet — all 272,000 team members use the site to find resources and information for their career and development, including goal setting, courses and programs, networking, performance reviews, and job searching.

RESUMES & COVER LETTERS

Your resume and cover letter explain why you’re the best candidate for a specific position. As you write your resume, ask yourself, “If I were the hiring manager, would I be interested in reading this?” It pays to make these documents accurate, clear, concise, and compelling.

Create a compelling resume
Your experience and skills are what win you the job, but how you present that information is equally important. Hiring managers may receive hundreds of applications for one job listing — and spend no more than 60 seconds reviewing each resume.

To get noticed in a minute, you’ll need an attractive, well-written resume that shows why you’re the best candidate for the job. The following steps can help you get there.

1. Gather your resume information
You might include:

—Personal contact information. Your name, address (if relevant), phone number, and email address.

—Value statement or objective (optional). A unique statement or personal message that clearly identifies who you are, what you do, what you want to do, and how you’re different from other applicants. You could also state how you would immediately contribute to the hiring organization.

—Education. A summary of your formal education, including your degree, major, institution, and any academic honors, scholarships, certifications, licenses, or post-university coursework. You might also include conferences, seminars, workshops, and any other relevant professional development.

—Work history. Your employment history, including employer names, locations, and dates of employment. List related job accomplishments (including quantifiable results) under each position. Strive to include 10 to 15 years of work history, if you have it.

—Skills and abilities. What you can do that qualifies you for the job.

—Other (optional). Additional information, including relevant awards, professional memberships, and training.

Avoid pictures, quotes, and details about hobbies, family status, or physical characteristics.

2. Organize your information
To make that quick first impression, list your most important information first.

Three common ways to organize your resume details are listed in the following table. Select the method that works best for you, based on your work history, career goals, and the job you’re applying for.