Resume Writing
his September I spent two not true. You should only include
days doing Resume information that is useful to the
Assessment at The National job you are applying for. If you
Job Fair and Training Expo in are applying for a variety of
Toronto. 400 Job Seekers received positions, write more than one
free resume assessments from nine resume. To make this process
Resume Writers. There was a 2-3 easier start with a general
hour wait for this service that resume, and use it as a template
was available from 10 am - 8 pm. by cutting and pasting the most
Since a resume is critical to our relevant information for the
employment success, waiting a few different positions.
hours for professional advice
wasn’t a big deal to most people. Style of Resumes
Although no one gets hired solely There are a two basic resume
on the basis of a resume, many styles: Chronological, Skill
job seekers miss the opportunity Based.
of an interview because of an
inadequate resume. Your resume The most popular style for
can (and should) have a distinct resumes is the Chronological
personality to it. It should Resume. It provides a job-by-job
separate you from all the people listing of each position you have
applying to land that dream job. held starting with your most
Be unique! recent. Use a Chronological
Resume if you have consistent
A lot of people think a work history, and your job titles
generalized resume describing are supportive of your objective.
everything they have ever done is
a great way to show their If you are making a career
experience and skills. This is change, and your title and work
history don’t match your job
objective, use a Skill Based * Focus on your expertise,
Resume. A Skill Based Resume abilities, and accomplishments.
should also be used if you have
gaps in employment, a short work * Use bullets. They make a resume
history, your skills are more reader-friendly if used
transferable, your most recent consistently.
experience doesn’t support your
objective, or you have an erratic * Describe your roles and
work history. accomplishment with strong action
words and key terms that will
Simple Crucial Resume Writing grab attention.
Tips
* Keep all descriptions short.
* Know your audience before you Descriptions should generally
begin writing your resume. Your take up no more than three to
resume must be consistent with four lines on the page. Full
the position you are pursuing. sentences are not necessary,
however, be consistent with
* Choose your language carefully punctuation.
and proofread. Your resume must
be free of spelling, grammar, Length of a resume
punctuation, or typographical
errors. There is no "rule of thumb" for
resume length. For an experienced
* Tailor your resume to your job seeker, a one-page resume may
prospective employer’s needs - be too short and even look too
highlight the skills and "entry-level". A properly
abilities that will make you’re designed, well-written two-page
an attractive candidate. resume would be far better. Your
resume is your marketing tool. recruiter to read on or to stop.
Can you market yourself on a one Longer resumes need to be
page resume or will you need two carefully designed to "sell" you
or three pages to include your up front.
best skills, accomplishments, and
experiences? The real cost of writing a basic
or weak resume is valuable time
Note: In every resume, the first and thousands of dollars in
10-15 lines are the most missed opportunities.
important. They will motivate a
About the Author:
Cecile Peterkin is a Certified Career and Life Coach. She is also author of The Career Athlete, an e-book on managing your career. Sign up now for Cecile’s FREE e-course "Resume Writing" - Email:resumewriting@cosmiccoachingcentre.com and visit Cecile’s website for more information: http://www.CosmicCoachingCentre.com .
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