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Do you have any tips on how to rewrite a resume and what are they?
I'm going to a group enterview tommorrow (don't you hate those things?) and my resume is very long. I need some tips on what I should do! do you have any tips? Thanks for the help!
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- Lord of ChaosLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Ten Keys to a Dynamite Resume:
To help you construct a better, more powerful resume, here are ten overall considerations in regard to your resume’s content and presentation:
1. Position title and job description. Provide your title, plus a detailed explanation of your duties and accomplishments. Since job titles are often misleading or their function may vary from one company to another, your resume should tell the reader exactly what you’ve done.
2. Clarity of dates and place. Document your work history and educational credentials accurately.
Don’t leave the reader guessing where and when you were employed, or when you earned your degree.
3. Explicitness. Let the reader know the nature, size and location of your past employers, and what their business is.
4. Detail. Specify some of the more technical, or involved aspects of your past work or training, especially if you’ve performed tasks of any complexity, or significance.
5. Proportion. Give appropriate attention to jobs or educational credentials according to their
length, or importance to the reader. For example, if you wish to be considered for an engineering position, don’t write one paragraph describing your current engineering job, followed by three paragraphs about your summer job as a lifeguard.
6. Relevancy. Confine your information to that which is job-related or clearly demonstrates a pattern of success. Concentrate only on subject matter that addresses the needs of the employer.
7. Length. Fill up only a page or two. If you write more than two pages, it sends a signal to the reader that you can’t organize your thoughts, or you’re trying too hard to make a good
impression. If your content is strong, you won’t need more than two pages.
8. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Create an error-free document that’s representative of an
educated person. If you’re unsure about the correctness of your writing (or if English is your second language), consult a professional writer or editor.
9. Organize. No resume ever won a Nobel Prize for literature; however, a fragmented or long-winded resume will virtually assure you of a place at the back of the line.
10. Readability. Be sure to select a conventional type style, such as Times Roman or Arial, and choose a neutral background or stationery. If your resume takes too much effort to read, it may end up in the trash, even if you have terrific skills.
Finally, I suggest you write several drafts, and allow yourself time to review your work and proofread for errors. If you have a professional associate whose opinion you trust, by all means, listen to what he or she has to say.
A simple critique can make the difference between an interview and a rejection.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Here it is... I is wetodded I can no do my resume I wan job here If you can't write your own resume then you probably aren't the type of person who they are looking for. I mean, any company that asks for a resume is looking for someone intelligent and responsible enough to write their own and be honest on it. There are countless web sites that offer free assistance but you have to do the work for yourself.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Focus more on your skills and acapabilities vs. the chronological list of things you have done. When I interview I want to know what you can do for me, not what you have done for others. It is a difference that is a bit hard to envision at first. Put yourself into the mind of the employer - what does s/he need done? How can you solve a problem they have? Fulfill their needs and you are more likely to get the job. Good luck.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Among other things, make it 1 page ONLY one page...with references on another page and cover letter (1 page) if necessary. Also, bring multiple copies, as more than one person may interview you and you'll need a copy for yourself to reference. Look great and have a willing great attitude. Find the company online and find out as much as possible on it and on their mission statement. Be prepared. Smile. Thank you letters mailed to all when finished.
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- 6 years ago
Want some good advice, as well as my story of heartbreak and pain writing resumes? Then check out my video attached. And don't laugh. It's all true.