Landing a New
Job in the New Year:
Resume Tips
Job
hunting can be challenging and your resume may be a potential
employer's first and only impression of you. Your resume allows you
to highlight your skills, accomplishments, education and goals. Most
importantly, it shows employers why they should choose to interview
you. The resume tips below, from the 2006-2007 Missouri Career
Guide, will help you get started.
RESUME TIPS
You should use a resume because:
- It introduces you to the
employer and creates the first impression.
- It helps set you apart form
the crowd in the interview screening process.
- It jump-starts the process of
selling you to prospective employers.
- It summarizes your
qualifications and experience.
Thing to keep in mind when creating a resume on-line:
- Have your personal
information organized before you begin entering data.
- Review your electronic
resume for spelling errors or incorrect entries.
- If you are using a personal
computer in a resource room of a one-stop career center, a
public school or public library, there will be someone there
to assist you with questions.
What information to include:
Personal Data: Include your name, permanent and present addresses, phone numbers and e-mail address.
Education and Training: List most recent schools and training. College graduates should list the degree, major and minor areas of study.
Work Experience: Cite experience relevant to the job you are seeking.
School or Community Activities: Include leadership positions you have held.
References: The preferred method is to list your references' name, titles, addresses and phone numbers on the resume, cover letter or on a separate sheet. Don't say "Available on Request."
Miscellaneous: Include information such as military service, special skills or knowledge, or membership in professional organizations.
