THE RESUME
The resume is your sales brochure. It is what gives an
employer information about you and why they should want to consider hiring you. The
purpose of the resume is to obtain an interview. It should present brief but sufficient
information that will explain the following to a prospective employer:
* What you have done
* What you can do
* What you know
* What kind of job you are seeking
Your resume should be action-oriented, well written, clear, concise, and interesting to
read. There is no one best style or organization for a resume. However, all good resumes
highlight the important points that support your job objective. If you are applying for
more than one type of job, it is preferable to prepare a resume for each one. This is
called targeting your resume.
Other points to remember when preparing your resume include the following:
- Use 8 1/2" x 11" good quality bond paper.
- Neatly print it.
- Proofread for any spelling or grammatical errors.
- Use wide margins and plenty of spacing.
- Do not use the word "I" in the resume.
- Make it interesting.
- As a general rule, do not include reasons for leaving past jobs.
- Keep the resume to one page. Two pages is acceptable if you possess a great deal of
experience.
- Where possible, give specific examples of achievements and results when describing
job duties or skills.
- Include awards and accomplishments received in school, business or in the community
that reflect your ability and interests.
- After writing a first draft of your resume, give it to someone who is used to
reviewing resumes for their input and critique.
Writing an effective resume means taking the time and money into it so you can get the
results you are seeking. If you need help with your resume, contact Bob Goyer at (740)
382-3132 or e-mail Bob at gplaza@gte.net.
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