-Oscar Wilde
A Successful Resume
When interviewing for a position, nothing summarizes your credentials more than your resume. First and foremost your resume is your first step in being considered for an interview, let alone why or why not you should be considered for the position in which you are seeking. When producing a successful resume there is more to it than just a name, address, education, and work experience. You want to be sure that the proper layout and formatting is used as well as punctuality and grammar. Give enough information without giving too much. Leave just enough to keep the employer skeptical to hear from you, making what is typed on paper come to life.
For starters a successful resume must be typed!!! (Please do not embarrass yourself or 1STCLASSLADIES) You begin with a center margin to state your full name, (No nicknames, street names, twitter names, or other aliases) address, contact number (home and of course cell phone), and email address. Please note to keep all contact information to a minimum, an employer does not need to know every possible way to contact you.
Your first point to make is your objective. This is where you inform the employer of what you are capable of bringing forth to the company and the position based on your former endeavors. It is the insight of your professional goals to obtain, it gives direction and focus to your resume.
Next to produce is the list of work experience. This gives an employer a look at where you've previously/presently employed as well as your title and various tasks. This point in a resume can be tricky as to the do's and don'ts. You want to list jobs from present to past. Letting it be known your most current work first.
Do's
- Make sure your list of positions and tasks are easy to read.
- Keep the amount of pages to a minimum. (Employers want to read a summary, not an autobiography) One to two pages are ideal. Three to be considered if only absolutely necessary to do justice to getting your credentials acknowledgment.
- List time frame of employment (longevity is a plus)
- Stress your past accomplishments especially those that pertain to the position in which you are applying for.
- Be NEAT!!!! A poorly structured, badly typed resume tells much to the reader.
Don'ts
- Include personal references. Only by request in person.
- Odd size paper or even loud colors. Good quality paper only.
- Include your salary history or reasons for leaving previous jobs.
- Discuss any personal hobbies and such. Only room for business.
- Reference any outside organizations, memberships, etc unless they show apply to your job objectives.
Your education especially if having attended and graduated college should be prominent. Mention not only degrees but also honors in specific areas. Be sure to write out your degree, no abbreviations and graduation date.
The ending to a successful resume should list any certifications and licenses that you've acquired. All components combined helps you to create a successful resume, of course with your own touch.
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