Your resume (sometimes called your “CV”) is your most important tool when applying for a job. It doesn’t matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have – if your resume is poorly presented or badly written, you’re going to have trouble getting the job you want – or even an interview.

Taking the time to work on your resume is really important. Check out our informative animation video below which offers some tips and advice on how to make your resume the best it can be!

For examples of ways to apply all of the above advice when you put together your resume, check out Youth Central’s Sample Resumes page, where you can download some resume templates to use to create your own resume.