RESUME WRITING TIPS |
A great resume will command about one minute of a recruiter's time. If in that minute, the recruiter can't locate the information needed to consider you for
an interview, your resume will be tossed in the not-qualified stack. Follow these offered tips to help you produce a well-written and organized resume.
Name, complete mailing address, telephone number with area code and e-mail address.
Employment history beginning with the present or most recent job.
Education, awards, accomplishments.
Volunteer work, military experience, internships.
Other training, including other languages.
Computer hardware and software skills.
Outside interests
Proofing your resume is just as critical as creating it. Often times, misspelled words or other basic grammar errors can eliminate you from consideration.
Always have at least two other people carefully review it.
Resume Writing
Use action verbs (i.e., analyzed, gathered, created, sold, coached, managed).
Include achievements as part of your explanation, not just responsibilities.
Use present-tense verbs for a current job, and past-tense for previous jobs.
Be consistent. If you spell out stat names, do throughout the resume.
Keep indentations and other special devices consistent.
Use a font that is easy to read. Avoid script, too much bold, or type smaller than 9 point.
Keep your resume on one page. If you require an additional page for awards, accomplishments, community service, etc., consider adding a half page to
provide this information. Make sure you can perform the task and skills you specify.
an interview, your resume will be tossed in the not-qualified stack. Follow these offered tips to help you produce a well-written and organized resume.
Name, complete mailing address, telephone number with area code and e-mail address.
Employment history beginning with the present or most recent job.
Education, awards, accomplishments.
Volunteer work, military experience, internships.
Other training, including other languages.
Computer hardware and software skills.
Outside interests
Proofing your resume is just as critical as creating it. Often times, misspelled words or other basic grammar errors can eliminate you from consideration.
Always have at least two other people carefully review it.
Resume Writing
Use action verbs (i.e., analyzed, gathered, created, sold, coached, managed).
Include achievements as part of your explanation, not just responsibilities.
Use present-tense verbs for a current job, and past-tense for previous jobs.
Be consistent. If you spell out stat names, do throughout the resume.
Keep indentations and other special devices consistent.
Use a font that is easy to read. Avoid script, too much bold, or type smaller than 9 point.
Keep your resume on one page. If you require an additional page for awards, accomplishments, community service, etc., consider adding a half page to
provide this information. Make sure you can perform the task and skills you specify.
JOB INTERVIEWING TIPS
Interviewing is critical to landing a job. Prepare for the interview. Anticipate questions and practice you answers. Making a great first impression
is important, so dress for success; be friendly, yet professional, be on time, and show enthusiasm.
Interviewing Tips
Be punctual. It's best be about fifteen minutes early. Call ahead for directions. Nothing will destroy you chances quicker than being late.
Dress appropriately. If necessary, call the receptionist and ask what the company dress code is.
Basic hygiene is also important, so have clean clothes, hair and body. Avoid too much cologne or perfume.
Don't create answers you think the interviewer wants to hear. Be honest. Be yourself. You don't want ot get hired under false pretenses.
Never complain about past jobs or bosses. Negative employees are difficult employees.
Know specifics about computer software and operating systems that you have experience with, and be sure they're listed on your resume.
Always ask for a business card from your interviewer. You'll need it for a thank you not or follow-up letter.
More often than not, salary is not discussed at a first interview.
Questions You May Be Asked
Why did you apply for this job?
Why do you want to leave your current job?
Tell me about yourself.
What is you biggest weakness?
What are your career and life goals?
Why should I hire you?
What did you like most/least about your last job?
is important, so dress for success; be friendly, yet professional, be on time, and show enthusiasm.
Interviewing Tips
Be punctual. It's best be about fifteen minutes early. Call ahead for directions. Nothing will destroy you chances quicker than being late.
Dress appropriately. If necessary, call the receptionist and ask what the company dress code is.
Basic hygiene is also important, so have clean clothes, hair and body. Avoid too much cologne or perfume.
Don't create answers you think the interviewer wants to hear. Be honest. Be yourself. You don't want ot get hired under false pretenses.
Never complain about past jobs or bosses. Negative employees are difficult employees.
Know specifics about computer software and operating systems that you have experience with, and be sure they're listed on your resume.
Always ask for a business card from your interviewer. You'll need it for a thank you not or follow-up letter.
More often than not, salary is not discussed at a first interview.
Questions You May Be Asked
Why did you apply for this job?
Why do you want to leave your current job?
Tell me about yourself.
What is you biggest weakness?
What are your career and life goals?
Why should I hire you?
What did you like most/least about your last job?
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