How to Construct a Killer Resume, From Start to Finish. Last week, I wrote a controversial article about resume tips that got a lot of readers fired up.
As a result, I thought it would be worthwhile to go through the entire process of creating a strong resume, step by step. Step 0: Do NOT fire up Microsoft Word and use a generic resume template. Absolutely, positively, do NOT do this, no matter what. Microsoft Word is a powerful program, but just firing it up and opening up one of the included resume templates does one thing and one thing alone – make your resume look like everyone else’s. You want your resume to look unique and memorable, but classy – Word’s default templates will not cut the mustard. Step 1: Open a plain text document and start listing all of the information you might ever include on a resume List the details of every job, including every possible relevant accomplishment at each one.
This is essentially your “default resume.” Step 2: Read and research the job you’re interested in applying for One last thing… How To Upgrade Your Resume From 'Blah' To 'Wow' It seems so simple, doesn’t it?
After all, who better knows where you’ve been and what you’ve done than you? Open up your Word file and dump all that information into a pleasing format, forward it to a prospective employer or two, then sit back and wait for the phone to ring. Before you hit “send” on your resume, there are a few things you may want to consider, or you may be waiting a very long time. 1. Ask: “Would I Hire Me?”
First, take a hard look at the document you’ve created and ask yourself this question: “Would I hire this person?” 2. The resume is so much more than just a “data dump,” if you will, yet it is treated thusly all too often. It is vital to the success of this document that it sets you apart from the competition. Give the reader something to get excited about that can’t be duplicated on any other resume they may encounter. Were the goals you reached achievable by anyone who may have held that position?
3. Look for any opportunity to do this throughout the resume. 9 Job Sites to Bookmark for Your Career Search. Approximately 84% of employees in North America plan to look for new jobs in 2011, according to a recent survey by global talent management firm Right Management.
Put them alongside those who are unemployed, and you have a whole lot of people searching for work. If you happen to be in either of those positions, it's essential to get organized about your job search by understanding what information and resources are available to you on the major job sites. Over the years, job boards have become more than just job search sites — many now offer additional resources and functionalities to job seekers. Here are nine of the top job sites, including a few of the basics, that boast valuable services beyond job postings. 1. TweetMyJobs is a free service that connects job seekers with job openings. After signing up, you’ll have access to thousands of JobChannels that allow you to receive targeted information about the jobs that fit your profile. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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