June 2007
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Mon 25 Jun 2007
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You will want to print resume when going for an interview, which when applied online many employers print out the resume from the site you have applied. Print a test page and then take a final copy of the resume.
Always use white papers to print your resume never make use of color paper or different color font to highlight your resume as this is unprofessional.
If the resume is more than one page, print out on two different pages and do not print on the back of the first page. Do not use hand writing any where in the printed resume. If you are using Inkjet printer, when printing let the paper rest in the printer for a few minutes to be sure that the ink is not yet wet and will not smudge the paper. Keep the copy of your resume clean and neat without folds, smudges or stains on it as the first impressions matter and you do not want the interviewer to think that you are careless.
Always carry multiple copies of your resume when going on for an interview as if there are many people interviewing they will not have a copy of your resume and might want to have it. You will look like a professional when you can handover the resumes to other people who are not in possession of it. This will give you an edge.
In addition, carry a set of references as this will be very helpful or alternatively, you can add the reference to your resume itself at the end of your resume or a separate sheet attached to the resume.
Since all the vital information is on the resume itself, it is better if you add the reference to the bottom of the resume page. Your resume should be professional, well-formatted and clean as this will make a first impression good and can help you in getting that job.
Mon 18 Jun 2007
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Writing of resume for the first time can be a very frightening experience, as it is talking about your job responsibility to your colleague or friend can be difficult. How to display, and present the resume in the effective and get the job is the main concern of everyone writing a resume.
Initially, find out what sort of a job you are looking for. What are your experiences, latest until the past? The qualifications you have and how you are qualified to work at that place. Try to write about your job descriptions and you qualification corresponding to that and why do you want to take up the new job. How are you qualified to take up that job.
Since, most of the companies pick up employees from the internet based on written resumes. You have to use the proper words to describe yourself and as far as possible use the verbs, which are active like, created, managed, developed etc. These words say a lot about you and describe the tasks you were carrying out and are capable of doing it.
The job you are holding currently is listed first in the resume and all the responsibilities are mentioned in the present tense and not in the past tense. The earlier responsibilities in the earlier job should be in the past should start with active verbs such as managed, developed, accomplished, etc.
The responsibility, which you have taken, should be of consequence to the job you are applying to and also it should show why you are qualified to take up the responsibility which they are ready to take.
If you are attached to some support group or in a team, you should also mention the same as this would be an added advantage if you will find yourself in a position of managing a team.
If you have the responsibility mentioned in the proper format then it will be easier to the employer/interviewer to take notice and call for an interview.
Nowadays the employers have so many people to choose from that they just scan the resume and search for the keywords and decide to call for an interview.
Fri 8 Jun 2007
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The well-written Resumes are the necessary in the competitive market today.
Most of the times the potentional employers rely on the written resumes to find out the right candidate for themselves and with the advent of internet they are more choosy as they have lots of people to choose from also there are so many sites like monster.com, naukari.com, Hot jobs.com. The employers can easily check the skills required, the education, and the experience you have. They can go through your resume and can decide if you are suitable for what they are looking out for.
Most of the companies have their own websites also apart from these websites where you are needed to upload you resume if you are looking for a job for a certain category. As most companies have, a separate site for the people they need and the vacancies, which needs to be filled in, and uploaded immediately for their considerations.
The main aim for the companies looking for employees is to cut their work in half by rejecting the candidates without so much as wasting their time but by only looking at their resumes, so the people they want only can be interviewed. The employers are so busy that they do not want to waste their time interviewing people who are not suitable for the job.
If you have a well-written resume and you have the quality to be in the job that requires your kind of experience, and education. So make sure that you have a resume which gives out all the details about yourself, your background, your education, your experience in the field you want the job, your achievements in the studies or at work. Even if you have given out all the details and if they are not properly mentioned you will not be considered for the interview. To be effective in the writing. You should avoid writing about your religious beliefs, your sexual orientation etc. You should stick to the short paragraphs, to the point information. If you are writing about your past experience, do not give the details, mention your duties and how it is going to help you in future in the company where you are applying for the job.
For example:
The three things a well-written resume should have:
- Your professional goals
- Your experiences and skills as they relate to your ideal job
- What you can bring to the organization and the open position that no other candidate cannot.
The resume written by you, should be in the third person and in the present tense.
Mention the title you are applying for and how you are suited for that job and you past experience how it is going to help you in future.
After you finish the resume make a small summary of all the details and why are you the best candidate for the job and what the employer can expect out of you.
If you resume is well-written the employer will be forced to at least call you for an interview and from there you yourself can take over. First impression is the last impression so make sure your resume is to the point and brief well-written.
Much like your overall resume, your summary should be well-written and error-free. Make sure to review your summary, and customize as necessary for the various opportunities of interest. An effective summary will help you “hook” your employer; it should sell you as a primary candidate for the job, leaving your employer with a great first impression of you.