Searching For a Job: #2 Resume Helpclick here to print lesson guide Did you know? Your resume is a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the employer's workplace. The first hurdle your resume has to pass is whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject file" which will probably take less than thirty seconds. The most effective resumes are focused on a specific job title and address the employer's stated requirements for the position. It is important to select and highlight your most relevant accomplishments, skills and experience for THIS position. The more you know about the employer and the position, the more you can tailor your resume to fit the job.
Resume Basics Here’s what recruiters look for when they review a resume. Now take a look at the Resume Guide you can download from California Institute of Technology. In addition, Purdue University offers an online workshop on preparing an effective resume. If you are ready to write your resume, there are over 30 templates to choose from at this College Grad site. There is no charge nor do you have to submit any information to use one of these Quick Start Templates. Resume Quiz A resume is an important document that you must carefully prepare to suit each employer and position. Are you sure you understand the in’s and out’s of writing a resume? Take this Resume Quiz and see how you score. Finally, with your resume in hand, use this checklist to make sure it meets on the specifications of a well-written resume…if your resume is a winning one, you will get an opportunity to interview for the position you seek. |