Your Resume
Whether you are writing your first resume or updating an old one, you've probably wondered just how much difference it really makes in getting you the job. Well, a resume can say a lot about you, and not all of it is in words. Think of your resume as a word picture of yourself. Just as you wouldn't show up for an interview in the same clothes you wore to clean the barn or to attend aerobics class, you should not submit a resume that is badly organized or sloppy-looking. Since your resume is most likely the first thing a potential employer will see from you, it needs to be a professional reflection of you and of your talents.
For more examples of resumes, check with your guidance counselor or the Internet.
http://www2.jobtrak.com/help_manuals/jobmanual/resume.html
First Resume:
- Even though Eric does not have much work
experience, he has included volunteer work
and other activities, such as 4-H, that related
to the job he is trying to obtain.
- With short resumes, you may wish to include
your references with the resume, but remember to be certain that your references will give you good referrals!
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Resume Checklist
Is your resume:
- Typed and neatly spaced?
- Clean?
- On high quality paper?
- Free of abbreviations?
- Free of spelling errors?
- Factually correct?
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Use action verbs to emphasize your accomplishments!
Improved
Coordinated
Designed
Proposed
Collaborated
Recommended
Initiated
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Cover Letter:
- Include a cover letter with every resume that
you do not personally deliver.
- Mention why you chose that company and
list your specific job qualifications.
- Try to write the letter to a specific person in
the company and don't forget to thank that
person for his or her time.
- Request an interview and indicate when you
will be calling.
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