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When you are creating your resume you want to make it the most
powerful statement that you can about yourself. You want your resume to
highlight your strong points that make your resume stand out from the
others. Good resume writing can seem like a daunting experience but it
doesn't have to be. Remember that you can make changes to it once you
get something on paper and can revise it as you see fit. Here is a
step-by-step guide to get you started now.
First, gather the
information that you'll need to begin. You can use a worksheet or just
a plain sheet of paper. Be sure to assemble your own personal key
pieces of information. This include work history (including dates),
education, skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience, organizations
you belong to and any special achievements or awards you have been
given that relate to the job. Start with as much information as
possible. As you craft your resume you'll filter out what items you
don't need. It is always best to start with as much information as
possible.
Decide the format that you want to use. If you have
little or no work experience you'll want to focus on your education and
your abilities. If you have plenty of work experience you'll want to
use just the relevant information. When you have gaps in your
employment history you can use a format that is less focused on dates
and more focused on abilities. No matter what you decide you'll want to
keep your resume down to one page and only one page. This is easy for
some and difficult for others.
Make a list of your qualifications
for this particular job. Think about why you would make a good
candidate for this employer and then write that into one or two
sentences. This can be put near the top of the resume. The job
objective should include a compelling on-sentence statement about the
specific job for which you are applying.
When you consider what
your qualifications are first list all of them. Then, edit them to
include the unique qualifications that many other people wouldn't have.
Start with a list of at least three and no more than 10 of your
outstanding qualifications for the job. These can be experience related
or skill related or accomplishment related. Write simple true
statements about yourself to sum up your qualifications.
List
your previous employment along with job title and major skills for each
position. Always list the most recent position first. If you have many
years of positions you can drop off anything older than about 10 years
old which can be covered in the interview. Next, list your educational
credentials including the name of the college, the location, the degree
obtained and (optional) the year. Don't list high school education. If
you have specific technical education or courses that pertain to your
position list them here. If you have won any awards or special honors
you should list them as well. As a general rule of thumb you can add a
statement that says you will provide references on request. Don't list
them on your resume as they take up too much room and aren't necessary.
Arrange
the items in a nice format. You can use special resume template
software or just use your own document. Choose one easy to read font
and stick to it for the entire resume. Keep everything formatted to the
left of the page to create an easy to read document. Use bold for the
main section names as well as for your own name at the top. Be sure to
include your address and phone number as well as email address.
Got a good handle for good resume writing now? Check out this checklist of things to keep in mind which should come handy when you're crafting up a resume dynamo - http://resumewritinghelpline.com/good-resume-writing/
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