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putting my resume together! (need help)
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| PvDoBseSSioN |
so im finally putting my resume together and i wanna do the right thing, but the more i look at different sites for advice, the more i get confused because there are so many do's and dont's!
looking for a good template and i just need some good advice from u professionals out there! |
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| DJ Mikey Mike |
Your CV should be no longer than 2 sides. Opt for a bullet point layout rather than padded and drawn out paragraphs. Put work experience first followed by education.
Be creative but not too creative with your format so it stands out, and definitely don't use Times New Roman.
Make factual statements and get to the point as directly as you possibly can - A potential employer is going to be skimming over something like this faster than off a shovel. The last thing he or she wants to read is some wishy washy piece of drivel. |
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| mezzir |
| quote: | Originally posted by PvDoBseSSioN
so im finally putting my resume together and i wanna do the right thing, but the more i look at different sites for advice, the more i get confused because there are so many do's and dont's!
looking for a good template and i just need some good advice from u professionals out there! |
A few things:
1. Capitalize
2. Spell all words (u?)
3. Google. I just did a quick search and all of the first results seemed like great resources. |
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| Omega_M |
| Don't check all the different websites. You will be confused ! Just look at one of the popular ones and stick to it. Don't use resume templates. Everybody uses them. Your resume won't stand out. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Omega_M
Don't check all the different websites. You will be confused ! Just look at one of the popular ones and stick to it. Don't use resume templates. Everybody uses them. Your resume won't stand out. |
umm resume templates are your friend. at least if they arent ty ones. in office 2003 and earlier the "Professional Resume" template is a really good one. |
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| Ian |
| Don't forget to mention who your cousin is. |
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| Spacey Orange |
put yourself in your potential employer's shoes
you will have to tailor each resume for each potential employer and position.
avoid using one. |
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| Omega_M |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
umm resume templates are your friend. at least if they arent ty ones. in office 2003 and earlier the "Professional Resume" template is a really good one. |
Umm..standard resume templates are easily recognizable and common, however good they are. |
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| Beat Blog |
http://download.yousendit.com/9B9AFED20A1894C1
That's my resume, use that if you want.
Simple and clear, without unnecessary information.
The biggest mistake you can make is to volunteer masses of personal information. You employer doesn't give a that you do hang gliding on the weekends, or that you enjoy horror movies.
The amount of resumes I've seen with this stuff on it is ridiculous.
All you need is contact details, education, skills/courses, job history, and referees.
Also, it's a good idea to attach you photo to your resume; it helps them cement the name to the face. Make sure it's a nice photo though, not one of you drunk at a club or something. :rolleyes: |
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| Sunsnail |
| Yeah, unless you're applying for a resume-making company, I doubt the employer cares if your resume is beautiful or not |
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| Spacey Orange |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
http://download.yousendit.com/9B9AFED20A1894C1
That's my resume, use that if you want.
Simple and clear, without unnecessary information.
The biggest mistake you can make is to volunteer masses of personal information. You employer doesn't give a that you do hang gliding on the weekends, or that you enjoy horror movies.
The amount of resumes I've seen with this stuff on it is ridiculous.
All you need is contact details, education, skills/courses, job history, and referees.
Also, it's a good idea to attach you photo to your resume; it helps them cement the name to the face. Make sure it's a nice photo though, not one of you drunk at a club or something. :rolleyes: |
i disagree. as an employer, i give a whether a potential employee handglides or pisses in his pants at a horror flick. |
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| jonze234 |
i think the content of a resume depends on which country you are applying in and at what stage of your career you are in. if you are a college student or recent graduate you will want to have your education listed above your work experience since that will most likely be more relevant for the type of position you are applying for (most likely an entry level position). if you are well experienced and graduated a long time ago it's perfectly acceptable to omit your education. the basic format that i've seen and used is like this:
Objective: usually something like "to obtain a full-time position as a (insert position that you want) applying my education and work experience"
Education: start with the most recent and work backwards. list any recognition or awards that you've received. if you omit your GPA companies will most likely assume the worst
Experience: start with the most recent experiences and work backwards. use bullet points for each job duty along with a description of that responsibility
Computer Skills: list only relevant skills, most companies assume that you know how to use microsoft office so there's no point in putting that down
Activities: clubs or professional organizations that you belong to. list your position along with the date that you joined.
make sure that your contact information is correct and up to date. good luck and remember that most recruiters spend only 20 seconds looking at your resume. |
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