Résumé Writing Tips
Need to create a résumé? We can help.
Whether you've come to Nestlé Purina looking for an internship, a training
opportunity, or your first professional position upon graduation, we've got the
answers to some common résumé-writing questions:
How many pages should my résumé be?
- Two or more pages is totally acceptable
- We love to see a full résumé that goes into detail about a person's knowledge,
work experience, and range of skills
What should my objective statement say?
- Give us an idea of your qualifications or your career goals in just a few brief
phrases
- Be specific, and tailor the statement to the position you're applying for
What should my résumé include?
- Include specific dates (the month and year) of your past and current jobs
- Be specific about prior/current responsibilities or project work for academic courses
that relates to the job you're applying for
- List certifications and awards you've earned and special skills you possess
Is there anything else I should remember?
- Use a professional or academic email address
- Highlight your skills that best match the job description
- Have someone else proofread your résumé
- Double-check for typos and spelling errors