Job hunting is highly competitive these days and in order to catch the attention of the employer you need to make sure you prepare an exceptional resume. Submitting a clear, concise, organized and well written resume is likely to get you through the sifting process and onto the list of candidates to be interviewed.
A resume is an account of who you are on paper. It should provide the employer with information about you and help him or her decide whether or not you are a suitable candidate for the job. For this reason it is essential to put the necessary effort into writing your resume.
How Do I Write a Resume?
You should focus your resume around the requirements of the job you are applying for. It is not appropriate to send all employers the same resume as their needs are likely to be different.
For example, you would want to make the employer aware of your clerical and communication expertise if you were applying for a job as a receptionist, not telling him or her how great you were when you worked in a coffee shop. You can, however, mention some of the things you did whilst working at the coffee shop, such as handling cash or dealing with customers, if you think they are relevant to the work of a receptionist.
Experience in customer service is a string to almost any bow in a job where you will be meeting and greeting customers. Try to get it over to the reader of the resume that you are a friendly and outgoing individual.
There will be a need to expand your vocabulary slightly when you are discovering how to write a resume. Use words to explain characteristics about yourself and the work you can perform. Here are a few you may find useful.
Creative
Energetic
Hardworking
Honest
Independent
Motivated
Multi-tasker
Responsible
Team member
You must also take care not to cover too many topics on your resume. Here are some subjects which should definitely be included.
Personal information such as your name, address and phone number
Your objectives
Your education history
Your work experience
Any other skills you may have
When preparing your resume it is best to list things in time order. Not only does this keep your resume to the point and ensure it's well planned, it also makes writing the resume easier for you. Although it is sometimes just not possible, a good resume should be no longer than 2 pages. Remember to update your resume as and when necessary ensuring that all the information is still accurate.
Finally make sure you stand the very best chance of being employed by checking there are no spelling and grammar errors on your resume. There will be little interest in you as an employee if you cannot even manage to submit an error-free resume.
Catherine
Jones is a leading authority on recruitment and, with 3 colleagues, has written
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to snag a job website in which she shares her secrets on getting
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Catherine
works as a senior manager for a large retail organisation and
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