General comments: -
Your only objective in writing a resume' should be to "get the interview". In simple
"Sales Talk" it is the "getting your foot in the door". Keep it brief and simple to avoid
having a busy screener toss your resume' out.
Step 1 - Assemble the information for the resume'.
2 - Your Job Objective - Make it specific to the job you are seeking
3 - Education History - Make it chronological starting with the most recent.
If you are in school or a recent graduate put this first.
If you are now employed in a job (other than part time during school),
put Employment history first, then education history.
4 - Employment History - Make it chronological starting with the most recent.
5 - Educational and/or job achievement awards. This is where you list things like
graduated magna cum laude', upper 10% of class, 4.0 GPA, Merit Scholarship,
honorary sororities or fraternities, merit job promotions, special awards, bonuses
6 - Hobbies or other interests - Outside interests, especially, but not limited to those
that may relate to the job you are seeking. You may also include that you are married with
children, etc. (to some this is an indication of stability).
7 - REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST - This
should go on the bottom line of your resume'.
8 - I would advise you also to include the statement: "Please do not contact my present
employer" if you are seeking other employment without your empolyer's knowledge.
Now that you have all the information you need, it is time to take action:
Gather the information, assemble it as instructed above. Then print it out on a high quality ink jet,
or laser jet printer on high quality "off-white" paper, and use matching "off-white" envelope.
Keep the following tips in mind:
Always use a one page resume'. Your resume' is called a resume' because it is a short summary
designed to sell your prospective employer on YOU! DO NOT use more than 1 page. Believe
me when I say, "The screener will use the extra page(s) as a handle to grab your resume
and throw it into the waste basket".
Use "off white paper to make your resume stand out from the others. Most who write their own
without the enhanced knowledge of a "pro" will print their resume's on white paper.
Every resume' should have a cover letter, using the same type paper. The cover letter is a brief
introduction that simply states the job for which you are applying, and that your resume" is
enclosed.
Now that you have your Interview Grabber SUPER Resume' written, it's time to fine the
openings.
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