afsana_ahmed
24th November 2006, 06:02 PM
What is a Resume?
The resume is a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.
Your resume has to sell you in short order. While you may have all the requirements for a particular position, your resume is a failure if the employer does not instantly come to the conclusion that you "have what it takes." The first hurdle your resume has to pass--whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject file"--may take less than thirty seconds.
The most effective resumes are clearly focused on a specific job title and address the employer's stated requirements for the position. The more you know about the duties and skills required for the job--and organize your resume around these points--the more effective the resume. Find your dream job! Post your Resume Today.
You will need information to write a good resume. Not just information about jobs you've held in the past but also information to select the most relevant accomplishments, skills and experience for THIS position. The more you know about the employer and the position, the more you can tailor your resume to fit the job.
Resume Presentation
Resume Length
Make your resume positive and completely error-free. The following are some tips about resume presentation:
Keep the resume short. However, in the case of technical people, IT for example, resumes can extend to three pages in order to incorporate relevant technical information. Listing only your most relevant and essential jobs will help shorten your resume. Your achievements for each employer also should be concise. Summarize your previous employment experiences to reduce length if necessary.
Resume Format
Give more importance on content than on looks. If the document lacks eye appeal, few people will review it. Use white paper, and make the thoughts flow smoothly. Producing a document that is well presented, detailed and targeted will attract the attention of your hiring manager.
Draw The Attention
Write four or five sentences that give an overview of your qualifications. This profile or qualifications summary should be placed at the beginning of your resume. You can include some of your personal traits or special skills that might have been difficult to get across in your job descriptions. This can become your objective statement that will give your reader a general idea of your area or areas of expertise. This profile section must be relevant to the type of job for which you're applying. Now move on to list your educational and professional qualifications, clearly identifying your skills.
Resume Font
Another common mistake is to change font regularly throughout the resume. This is distracting and confusing. Also, avoid using fancy fonts. They are not inviting to read, and many people discard resumes that use them. Don't use underlining or italics to add emphasis.
The resume is a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.
Your resume has to sell you in short order. While you may have all the requirements for a particular position, your resume is a failure if the employer does not instantly come to the conclusion that you "have what it takes." The first hurdle your resume has to pass--whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject file"--may take less than thirty seconds.
The most effective resumes are clearly focused on a specific job title and address the employer's stated requirements for the position. The more you know about the duties and skills required for the job--and organize your resume around these points--the more effective the resume. Find your dream job! Post your Resume Today.
You will need information to write a good resume. Not just information about jobs you've held in the past but also information to select the most relevant accomplishments, skills and experience for THIS position. The more you know about the employer and the position, the more you can tailor your resume to fit the job.
Resume Presentation
Resume Length
Make your resume positive and completely error-free. The following are some tips about resume presentation:
Keep the resume short. However, in the case of technical people, IT for example, resumes can extend to three pages in order to incorporate relevant technical information. Listing only your most relevant and essential jobs will help shorten your resume. Your achievements for each employer also should be concise. Summarize your previous employment experiences to reduce length if necessary.
Resume Format
Give more importance on content than on looks. If the document lacks eye appeal, few people will review it. Use white paper, and make the thoughts flow smoothly. Producing a document that is well presented, detailed and targeted will attract the attention of your hiring manager.
Draw The Attention
Write four or five sentences that give an overview of your qualifications. This profile or qualifications summary should be placed at the beginning of your resume. You can include some of your personal traits or special skills that might have been difficult to get across in your job descriptions. This can become your objective statement that will give your reader a general idea of your area or areas of expertise. This profile section must be relevant to the type of job for which you're applying. Now move on to list your educational and professional qualifications, clearly identifying your skills.
Resume Font
Another common mistake is to change font regularly throughout the resume. This is distracting and confusing. Also, avoid using fancy fonts. They are not inviting to read, and many people discard resumes that use them. Don't use underlining or italics to add emphasis.