The Ideal Resume
The first impression employers always look at is one’s resume. The details here are needed so if one is considered to be a potential employer, it will be easy for the company to get in touch with the applicant and be scheduled for an interview. By putting a strong goal in mind and not a general one, the employer will see that this person has a direction which is why that person wants to work for the company. Employers look at potential applicants who not only have the qualifications for the job but also those who also those who are well rounded. Character references do the same and give people an idea how one performed working with that person.
When one goes for an interview, the potential employer has no idea of who the applicant is. In some cases, the person applied to the ad while others used a headhunter or job site on the internet and matched their credentials for the position.
The first impression employers always look at is one’s resume. Given the many that apply, this usually takes about 30 seconds and so with the limited words, one must be sure that the resume is well written and grammatically correct.
The resume must say almost everything about the person. This should always start with pertinent information such as the person’s name, age, address, contact number and social security number. The details here are needed so if one is considered to be a potential employer, it will be easy for the company to get in touch with the applicant and be scheduled for an interview.
Next is the career objective which is the reason why the applicant wants to apply for the position. By putting a strong goal in mind and not a general one, the employer will see that this person has a direction which is why that person wants to work for the company.
The next section should include the relevant skills and knowledge one has had in the current and previous jobs as well as highlighting one’s major accomplishments. By putting in detail the things one has done in that position and experiences learned from it, that information is already basis for the employer to see the potential the applicant has for that position. It shows the qualities one possesses and the benefits one can contribute to the further growth of the company.
After that, the resume should show one’s educational background. Some companies prefer someone with a degree in a certain field, a licensed professional to do the job or one who possesses a master’s degree. By showing one’s credentials, it is a good indicator of the type of training one has possessed in school and the accomplishments one has achieved in the course of one’s career.
The latter section should provide details such as hobbies, interests and character references. Employers look at potential applicants who not only have the qualifications for the job but also those who also those who are well rounded. Being active in a certain organization and be seen as a leader in a group shows one’s social skills with others. Character references do the same and give people an idea how one performed working with that person.
There is no ideal resume. It depends on the job. It is an important step one must pass before being called for that first interview.
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Title: 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search: Everything You Need to Get the Job You Want in 24 Hours - Or Less (Paperback)
Author: Todd Bermont
Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Career Press; Rev edition (March 2004)
ISBN: 1564147401
Book Description
10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search offers a complete step-by-step roadmap on how to get the job you want—fast—even in tough times! This book will motivate you, increase your self-confidence, and show you how to sell yourself so companies want to hire you. You’ll have an unfair advantage when searching for a job! Todd Bermont shares with you the secrets he has learned to find a job in any economy, secrets that he used to get six job offers his senior year of college, to land three job offers in one week during a recession, and to earn numerous job promotions since. Additionally, having also been a hiring manager, Todd gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the hiring process that will give you another unfair advantage. With this book you’ll: * Develop and maintain a winning attitude throughout your job search. * Convince companies to hire you…even when no positions are available. * Write attention-grabbing resumes and cover letters. * Network and market yourself to maximize your job opportunities. * Be prepared for any job interview. * Learn how to negotiate your job offers to receive top dollar.
Essentials Reading
Ch. 1: Your Job is to Find a Job
Ch. 2: Identifying Your Skill Set
Ch. 3: Setting Clear Objectives
Ch. 4: Hot Tips on How to Job Scout
Ch. 5: Dressing up for the Success Interview
Ch. 6: How to be Invited for Interviews
Ch. 7: 7 Easy Steps to Improve Your Interviewing Skills
Ch. 8: How to Follow Up on All Contacts
Ch. 9: How to Create a List of Warm Contacts
Ch. 10: Tips on Using Your Warm Contact List When Networking
Ch. 11: How to Get Referrals from Warm Contacts
Ch. 12: Getting Started for a Cold Call
Ch. 13: Jobseeker FAQs on Thank You Notes
Ch. 14: Positively Thinking Out of the Box
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