How to Write A Resume

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Resume Articles : How to Write A Resume by Sven Ignok

Resumes are a major piece of the employment puzzle. That being said, it's easy to understand how they can be daunting. Putting a resume together is often a strenuous task to most people. That's why I've chosen to put this article together. I want to ease your fears and give you some simple instructions that will help you put it all together.

I only recently came into close quarters with resume writing. Before this experience I had never put one together. My jobs all came through the application process, and in one case just walking into the store. However, it's not often that the only job requirement is a warm body and a set of hands and eyes. For most of us we don't encounter our first resumes until we get a little older and a bit more serious. It happens around the same time that we stop looking for jobs and start searching for careers. And this is exactly where I found myself, contemplating how to put a resume together.

First you need to think about what kind of resume you are constructing. What is the end you hope to achieve through this resume. All this should be put together for the resume objective, which is a way of stating what you want to accomplish. The objective should describe your immediate goals and future goals. A good example should sound something like this "To obtain a position in the entertainment magazine industry with excellent mobility and room to grow." Short and to the point

Now for the body of the document. With the resume object available, we can now construct something around it that will help us achieve our goals.

At the top you'll need a header that gives all of your personal contact information. Make sure that this is well thought out and laid out. You want your employer to be able to find the information he needs, without a lot of hassle. If the information is hidden or hard to see, it's doubtful the person looking at your application will search very hard to find it.

Next is the part of the resume where summarize your objectives or qualifications. It used to be that people would use this part of the resume to explain their pipe dreams. Today employers are more interested in hearing you talk about how you feel qualified to do the job they are offering you. Make sure you utilize this space. If it's not well thought out it's doubtful the reader will go beyond this point.

Underneath the summary you want to list your work experience. Experiences should be listed in chronological order, with you latest job at the top. Be sure to explain any gaps in between jobs. Also, if you were at a large number of jobs for a short period of time, be sure to have an explanation. Never use your resume as a place to blame another employer or justify the lose of a job.

Place your education here. Be sure to list any education that could be practical. Any kind of training that may have taken place in unorthodox places. Education can have a varying impact on whether or not you get the job. But it's worth your time to list it here.

And now it's time to list your skills. Think about everything you can do and don't be shy. Sometimes you might not get hired on for the job you were going for, but a skill you listed might get you another opening in the same company. You never really know what a company is looking for, and that summer you spent making leather wallets might come in handy. However, be sure to list the most relevant skills at the top.

Remember that being honest is the best road to take. Sometimes a lie or an exaggeration can come back to haunt you. Plus, most employers will appreciate your honesty.

Also, you should think about what is out there on the internet. These days it's not hard for an employer to do a quick search of your name. What they find can often have a big impact on whether or night they hire you.

Here's an example of a resume for marc jenson.

About the Author
Sven is a web professional and writes articles on a variety of subjects.

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