Keep a Running Resume

By the end of your college career, you’ve probably gained a lot of experience through work, internships, and skills you have gained through classes. Since you need to make your resume apply to the entry-level job you hope to get out of college, you should have all of your experiences typed in a document somewhere.
A good way of doing this is to keep a running resume of everything you have done. Here, list every job you have held, all the skills you feel comfortable telling an employer you have, any volunteer experience, and other positions you may have held. Your running resume will allow you to pick and choose what will go into the resume you plan on submitting for the job you hope to get. For example, if you are applying for a position that involves a lot of leadership, you will want to include your leadership position on your resume. Since your resume should not exceed a page or two, you will also have to narrow down your work experience section. Make sure you only use experience that is relevant to the position you want. The more you aim your resume at the job you’re applying for, the more neat and focused you will seem.
Remember, your resume is one of the first things the employer is going to see. You want to make a good first impression by your organization and writing, since you won’t be seeing the employer in person. The goal is to get an interview, so be focused and precise. Also, put an objective at the top of your resume to show what you would like to achieve.
If you are having trouble writing your resume, collegerecruiter.com has tons of blogs on resume writing tips and how to be more effective.

Originally posted by v.k.sutton@tcu.edu