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Typing a resume these days has become very simple,
especially if you have the write software. You can buy a cheap resume writing
software for around $35, but you will most than likely get a very generic
looking resume.
In order to type up a good resume you first need to know the
basic components a resume is made up of.
These
components are:
- Job Objective or Summary of Qualifications
- Experience
- Accomplishments
- Capabilities or Skills
- Education
You will usually use them in that order, but there are some
situations where you may need to highlight your Skills before your work
experience. This brings me to the next step of typing a resume, The Formatting…Choosing
the right formatting will highlight your best assets to the Employer.
Here are the Two that
you really need to know:
Chronological formatting is the most common and is obviously
the best to use if you have had no big gaps in your work history and you'll
list your work experience from most recent to so on. Also if you've been
steadily moving up the same profession path during your career, this format
will suit you.
Functional formatting
is good to use if you are changing careers or have had setbacks in your working
profession. The reason for this is because you'll list your accomplishments
before your employment history. By
highlighting your skills first, you are sort of drawing attention away from
your lack of experience and more towards you abilities.
Ok, now that you know what makes up a resume and have chosen
the best formatting for your resume, now you can start writing. A tool I like
to use is a 19 question questionnaire that helps me break down the information
I will need for my resume. You can find
it Here. Once you
have answered the questions, the rest is a piece of cake.
With the questions you've answered, there is nothing left
then to fit them into the components we have discussed earlier. Once you've have done so, you have just created
a one of a kind resume and should get ready to blow any employer outta the
water.
In Summary
Once you know what a resume consist of, then you know what
kind of formatting there is. Then when you fill out the free questionnaire, the
rest is just putting the puzzle together. If you would like to see an example
of a resume I have written or need further help in writing a resume, head on over
to shibaresumes.com and I would be
more than happy to help.
Good luck in your Job search and writing.
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Aseriah
is a senior writer at Shiba Resume and has written over 300 professional,
entry-level, and recent graduate resume. His clients have had an incredible
successful interview landing rate of 100%. You can post your Resume for Free at HotResumes.com
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