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Options to Consider When Writing Your Resume
by Brenda Wilson
http://www.yourownresume.com
There are a few options to consider when creating your
resume. One option is to have a professional writer
produce your resume. You can expect to pay anywhere from
under $100 to $300 and higher.
Another option is to use an online template to quickly
build your own resume for a reasonable cost. These
software programs will give you the structure for your
resume and you fill in your personal information. These
services can cost as low as $18.95.
You can also write your own resume for no cost at all. You
can find sources on the internet that will give you some
guidelines to follow. I have compiled some basic
information to get you started:
Contact Information: Put your contact information at the
top of the page. If you may be moving soon get a free
email account and cell phone number. Make sure your voice
mail greeting sounds professional. No pounding music in
the background. The same goes for your email address,
nothing weird or offensive.
Objective: Tailor your objective for each company you
apply to and state the name of the position. The company
may be hiring for several departments. Don't make them
guess which job you're applying for.
Work experience: Start with you most recent job and work
backwards. List your job title, name, city and state of
the employer and dates of employment. Describe your
responsibilities and achievements.
Education: List your degree, major, the name of the
institution and any academic honors. Only list your grade
point average if it is 3.0 or higher.
References: Write the statement "References furnished
upon request". Write up a separate page listing your
references and give it to the employer if they ask for it.
It's a good idea to check with people you plan to use as a
reference so they are expecting the call.
Additional tips:
White, 8-1/2 x 11 paper only
Print on one side
Use one typeface, not ornamental, 10 to 14 point type
Mail it flat in a large envelope
Prepare Your Cover Letter
You need to write a cover letter that you send with your
resume whether you mail it, fax it or email it. The cover
letter is important because it makes the first impression.
Sometimes companies advertise different job positions at
the same time, so it's a good idea to list the particular
job you would like to apply for.Tailor your cover letter
for each job you apply for so it doesn't look like a
generic form letter.
Make sure you confirm the spelling of the name of the
person you are writing the letter to. Be sure to request
the interview. And of course, read it over for errors!!
Interview Tips:
It's a good idea to rehearse interview questions ahead of
time. Various places on the internet have lists of
standard questions. Print them out and rehearse with a
friend. Find out as much background on the organization
as you can. Better yet, see if you can find a contact
within the company to give you some pointers.
Dress professionally: a conservative suit, tie for men,
well polished shoes, good grooming (haircut, clean nails,
shave) and please, no gum chewing!
After your interview call the person you interviewed with
and thank them. Follow up with a note and close the sale
again - tell them you're interested in the job.
I wish you much success in your new career!
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