When considering the best way to write your resume, there are many things you can do to help you land your dream job. This can include anything from using the correct type of paper to using the correct words and phrases. This article will provide resume tips for landing your dream job.
TIP # 1: Your resume should be neat and tidy without spelling errors.
This is an important resume tip that everyone should adopt. Even though it might seem like common sense, many people still submit resumes containing smudges, dirty fingerprints, or grease stains. Employers have been known to receive resumes containing common spelling mistakes. Even if you are not great at spelling, you should run the spell checker for your word processing program, before submitting your resume.
TIP # 2: The resume should be typed and printed on quality computer paper.
This second resume tip can also help you to land your dream job. The resume should never be handwritten. It must always be typed, even if this means using an old typewriter to accomplish this. Submitting a handwritten resume is very unprofessional. Also, it is a good idea to use quality computer paper to print your resume. Using scented paper or multicolored writing paper with designs is viewed as unprofessional. This will create a bad impression with most employers. This is not the time to pull out your leftover funny, fancy or frilly stationary. Plain paper or understated letterhead is best in this situation.
TIP # 3: Construct a draft resume first.
It is a good idea to first review what qualifications the employer is looking for exactly, and then construct your resume to illustrate this. For example, if the employer would like to hire someone with extensive marketing experience, your resume should highlight your previous employment in which marketing was one of your responsibilities.
TIP # 4: Ask a friend's opinion
After you have written your draft resume, it is a good idea to ask a friend or associate's opinion. You should ask a person who has experience writing resumes and hiring people, or one who has been successful at getting hired themselves to review and critique your resume and cover letter. Accept their constructive criticism and adjust your documents accordingly. This step could help you immensely since your reviewers will see what the employer would be seeing while you still have time to make improvements.
Follow these brief, but important tips and you will be closer to landing your dream job.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Guidelines for Writing Your Basic Resume
When starting your job search it is recommended that you first research the company that you would like to apply to before sending your basic resume. By researching the company, it is possible to construct a resume geared toward how your strengths will benefit the company you have targeted. It is also recommended that time be spent reviewing the skills the company is looking for in order to highlight these skills in a job interview or cover letter.
Many job seekers fail to understand the importance of how a cover letter can add to the basic resume... The cover letter should briefly outline any skills or achievements that you might have and explain why you are a suitable candidate for the position. This is why it is important to carefully review the skills the employer is seeking as outlined in the job description. From there, your cover letter can be written to illustrate that you possess those particular skills.
Depending on what type of job you are applying for it is necessary to consider creating a basic resume using any of the two main resume styles. Certain employers will prefer that your resume be either a chronological or functional resume.
Chronological or Functional
A chronological resume is written listing your education and employment history by the dates they occur starting with the most recent listed first. The functional resume is instead written to emphasize the skills that the applicant possesses. If you are not sure which style to use, it is better to write a chronological resume because people are more familiar with it.
In addition to researching the company, writing a proper cover letter, and choosing an appropriate resume style, it is also important that your basic resume contain key components.
These key components include:
• A detailed listing of your previous education:
• Chronological list of past employers:
• List any award and recognitions received, and
• At least three work and personal references
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Follow these basic guidelines and you will soon start getting interviews and in a short time, you will have the job you desire.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
Many job seekers fail to understand the importance of how a cover letter can add to the basic resume... The cover letter should briefly outline any skills or achievements that you might have and explain why you are a suitable candidate for the position. This is why it is important to carefully review the skills the employer is seeking as outlined in the job description. From there, your cover letter can be written to illustrate that you possess those particular skills.
Depending on what type of job you are applying for it is necessary to consider creating a basic resume using any of the two main resume styles. Certain employers will prefer that your resume be either a chronological or functional resume.
Chronological or Functional
A chronological resume is written listing your education and employment history by the dates they occur starting with the most recent listed first. The functional resume is instead written to emphasize the skills that the applicant possesses. If you are not sure which style to use, it is better to write a chronological resume because people are more familiar with it.
In addition to researching the company, writing a proper cover letter, and choosing an appropriate resume style, it is also important that your basic resume contain key components.
These key components include:
• A detailed listing of your previous education:
• Chronological list of past employers:
• List any award and recognitions received, and
• At least three work and personal references
•
Follow these basic guidelines and you will soon start getting interviews and in a short time, you will have the job you desire.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
How to Create an Online Resume
This is the age of the Internet. No matter what type of job you are looking for, it is necessary that you have a copy of your resume online. An online resume or digital resume saves time and energy. Your resume website link can be easily emailed to anyone that requests it. Having an online presence in most instances will make it easier for you to secure a job in a much shorter time.
In order to display your online resume, it will be necessary to create and design a very basic website. There are many places online that offer web hosting, and you might choose one of these places to create a website address to host your resume, but there are several other options to consider.
If you are not able to create and design a website for yourself, it is necessary to hire someone to do this for you. However, if you are not able to create either a resume or a website by yourself, hiring someone is definitely recommended. A website that looks professional will help your chances to secure a better job with a higher pay.
The least expensive option for creating an online resume may not cost you any additional money at all. Most online providers now include one or more personal websites in the subscription cost. Many of them allow as many as five personal sites per account with easy to use software. In fact, you may be able to simply upload the text version of your resume directly from your computer.
When creating an online resume it is recommended that you include all of the necessary parts of the paper version of your resume. This would mean including your education written in chronological order, your previous employment history, and any awards that you have received. Just because your resume is online, does not mean that it should not be formatted correctly.
After you have created a website with your online resume, the next important step is to direct potential employers to your website. This would include emailing your website address to employers when doing a job search, as well as including the address when writing to enquire if a company is hiring.
There are numerous career and job posting websites on the Internet. Search under the terms "job seeker" or "career seeker" and you will receive links to thousands of websites. I suggest you begin with those in your home city by narrowing your search by adding the name of your city to the search term, for example, "job seeker Philadelphia" or whatever job location you desire.
Get started today and you may have some solid leads in just a few days. It's easier than you think.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
In order to display your online resume, it will be necessary to create and design a very basic website. There are many places online that offer web hosting, and you might choose one of these places to create a website address to host your resume, but there are several other options to consider.
If you are not able to create and design a website for yourself, it is necessary to hire someone to do this for you. However, if you are not able to create either a resume or a website by yourself, hiring someone is definitely recommended. A website that looks professional will help your chances to secure a better job with a higher pay.
The least expensive option for creating an online resume may not cost you any additional money at all. Most online providers now include one or more personal websites in the subscription cost. Many of them allow as many as five personal sites per account with easy to use software. In fact, you may be able to simply upload the text version of your resume directly from your computer.
When creating an online resume it is recommended that you include all of the necessary parts of the paper version of your resume. This would mean including your education written in chronological order, your previous employment history, and any awards that you have received. Just because your resume is online, does not mean that it should not be formatted correctly.
After you have created a website with your online resume, the next important step is to direct potential employers to your website. This would include emailing your website address to employers when doing a job search, as well as including the address when writing to enquire if a company is hiring.
There are numerous career and job posting websites on the Internet. Search under the terms "job seeker" or "career seeker" and you will receive links to thousands of websites. I suggest you begin with those in your home city by narrowing your search by adding the name of your city to the search term, for example, "job seeker Philadelphia" or whatever job location you desire.
Get started today and you may have some solid leads in just a few days. It's easier than you think.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Which Type of Resume Is Best For You?
There are three main types of resumes you may consider submitting during your job search. The three types of resumes are called functional, chronological, or a combination of the two.
The Functional Resume
This type of resume is usually submitted when you want to put more emphasis on the qualifications and skills obtained during your previous employment. It involves writing a detailed explanation about the experiences you have had that are related to the job you are applying for. Unlike the chronological resume, the main importance of this resume is to outline how well suited you are for the job based on your experience and accomplishments.
The Chronological Resume
The chronological resume is the format that most employers are familiar with. It involves listing in chronological order, the previous jobs held. The chronological resume is usually used to first show your previous employment, promotions, increases in responsibility and other accomplishments. It differs from the functional resume in that the previous employment and accomplishments are dealt with separately.
The Combined Resume
The combined resume is used to incorporate features of both the functional resume and the
chronological resume. It uses the best components of each type of resume. The combined type of resume can be described as a resume that places emphasis on your qualifications and skills but in chronological order. Therefore, it will differ from the functional resume in that it lists employment in a chronological order. However, it will differ from the chronological resume by having more emphasis on your skills and accomplishments, and not discussing these components separately.
The Type to Use
It should be stated that the type of resume you submit would depend on the type of job you are seeking. Many employers prefer the functional resume because they are more familiar with it since it is the most common type of resume. You may consider creating resumes of each type and use them to meet the expectations of a particular employer. Generally, if you are responding to an advertised position you can get some idea of what the prospective employer expects from the applicant.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit http://burkepublications.com for additional information.
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