This section of your resume is the focal point. It should explain in detail your experience and how you accomplished specific tasks. A general statement like “Typed letters” or “Entered data” doesn’t tell the employer anything and it doesn’t make you stand out from the other 500 applicants applying for the same position. You should note any accomplishments, awards, acknowledgements, and achievements based on your job performance that contributed to the success or goals of the company, department, or team. Remember, your goal is to grab the reader’s attention, interest, desire, and action. If your professional experiences grab the reader’s … Continue reading →

Understanding what a resume accomplishes can be the first thing in helping your resume stand out and be effective in your job hunt. Employers often look for grammatical errors, missing information, and disorganization in resumes as a way to screen and eliminate the tons of resumes they receive. Resumes are really the first impression that an employer will have of you. Sending a resume before an interview is not necessarily the best bring it with you to the interview. Your resume may end up in the hands of many people within a company. So, try to list a broad range … Continue reading →

Many people give a broad objective statement focusing on what they are looking for in a position. Objective statements should be specific, directly relating to the position, and show what you can offer to the prospective employer. Objective statements should not sound like a “what I want to be when I grow up” statement, but a very precise, detailed statement. An objective statement should provide the prospective employer with enough attention, interest, desire, and action to pick you. The objective statement should include what you can do for the employer or the employer’s needs, not necessarily what you want to … Continue reading →

Some people tend to believe you really don’t need a resume or they throw something together and submit it to an employer. Resumes should be taken seriously as part of the employment search process. Resumes are very beneficial and when put together right, can be the difference between getting a phone call for an interview or never hearing back from a prospective employer. Most employers will ask for a resume to be sent to them and many will expect for you to have a resume on hand during the interview process. A resume can be used like an advertisement for … Continue reading →

Employers receive tons of resumes and they are looking for specific information related to a specific job. Resumes that include unnecessary information will cause that resume to be put at the bottom of the pile or worse, thrown in the trash. Here is a list of items to leave out of your resume. It saves you time and makes your resume look more impressive. 1. Forget the photos. Unless you are applying for a modeling or acting job, don’t include pictures. It may give the employer misleading impressions or the employer can come to inaccurate perceptions. 2. Salary requirements. Unless … Continue reading →