| Landing a good job will depend a lot on your | | | | in the field. Different resume styles should |
| education and work history. Also important is | | | | be used for different positions as well. An |
| how well you do during the interview process. | | | | artist likely would want a more creative |
| But, if you can't get your foot in the door, | | | | piece whereas an engineer a more basic one. * |
| you most likely can blame your resume. If | | | | Provide basic information. This means basics |
| you're going for a job you're qualified for, | | | | about education, work history, skills and |
| the resume is key to opening the door. | | | | personal information such as telephone number |
| | | | and address. * Give them enough information |
| Many people believe they need to lie on their | | | | to get their interest without boring them. |
| resumes to even get an interview. This is not | | | | Personnel directors do not have the time to |
| so. Employers, at least many of them, check | | | | read five-page resumes. Keep yours short, |
| references and background before they call | | | | compelling and to the point and you'll |
| people in for interviews. So, if a lie is | | | | capture their attention. Make it so long they |
| present, you may not even get a call. Or, if | | | | need to take a lunch break to read it, and |
| checking isn't done on the front end, it will | | | | your resume might end up in the trash. * Be |
| be done if a problem arises. If you lied to | | | | clear and concise with wording. Don't |
| get the job, there could be legal actions | | | | embellish. Tell the truth, but do it well. * |
| taken. So, either way, you lose. Save | | | | If you're writing a cover letter, keep this |
| yourself the hassle and be honest on a | | | | short, but explain why you want the job and |
| resume. | | | | why you're the best person for it. Remember, |
| | | | you're selling yourself here. Your skills and |
| Over and above being honest on a resume, | | | | knowledge or ability to learn are your |
| there is an art to creating one for different | | | | products, play them up! |
| positions. A resume is an extension of the | | | | |
| person applying for a job. It should speak to | | | | Once a resume has been crafted, be certain to |
| its readers about the person's competence, | | | | read it over very carefully. Companies do not |
| skills and abilities. It should tell them | | | | want to hire people who cannot fill out basic |
| this "is the one I want" before an interview | | | | forms. For almost every supervisory position |
| even takes place. | | | | going, there is at least one resume that |
| | | | comes in from someone who wants to be a |
| To make sure your resume gets the attention | | | | "manger" instead of a "manager." Don't rely |
| you deserve from potential employers, here | | | | on spell check on a computer either or you're |
| are some basic tips: * Go after jobs you're | | | | likely to be looking for that manger's |
| qualified for. Don't apply for a rocket | | | | position and a good "car" instead of |
| science position with a degree in English and | | | | "career." |
| expect to get a phone call. Be realistic | | | | |
| about your background, education and skills. | | | | A resume is the first selling point for a |
| * Tailor a resume for the employer. If you're | | | | person seeking a job. A well-written resume |
| going for a sales job, state your objectives | | | | can open doors. A poorly written one can |
| in that field clearly. If you want to be an | | | | close them and keep them that way. Be clear, |
| artist, say that and where you'd like to go | | | | concise and honest. |