Comments on: How to Write a Resume http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume/ Step By Step Directions and Tutorials on Everything Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:50:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: yvonne t. http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-1295 yvonne t. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:22:46 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-1295 Whenever you write your resume always start with a draft. You should list down all the important information you need in order to have a detailed resume. Always be 100% accurate in the information you place because there are companies now that do background checks. I work for a background checking company and most of the employees often forgot simple information that leads to discrepancies, nevertheless, you should always check your records. Next, make it simple and very striking to your employers. Just like Preppy said, using proper adjectives can actually help a lot. Whenever you write your resume always start with a draft. You should list down all the important information you need in order to have a detailed resume. Always be 100% accurate in the information you place because there are companies now that do background checks. I work for a background checking company and most of the employees often forgot simple information that leads to discrepancies, nevertheless, you should always check your records. Next, make it simple and very striking to your employers. Just like Preppy said, using proper adjectives can actually help a lot.

]]> By: preppy http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-873 preppy Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:19:44 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-873 Words, words, and more words... In writing a resume, one must bear in mind, that the ones who are going to read your resume are simple humans too. They have to be impressed and satisfied with the contents of your resume. So aside from making it neat, no typos, and tailor-fitted to the job you are applying for, you must make it impressionable by using "power" words. Power words are just simple adjectives but when put into good use, it can really mean a lot of difference in your resume. For example, instead of just writing "Made monthly reports on.." you can write "Generated monthly reports on..", instead of writing "Introduced a new way.." you may write "Introduced an efficient way to...". See the difference? You don't need to lie in order to make your resume impressive. Just add or substitute some power words and you're good to go. Words, words, and more words…

In writing a resume, one must bear in mind, that the ones who are going to read your resume are simple humans too. They have to be impressed and satisfied with the contents of your resume. So aside from making it neat, no typos, and tailor-fitted to the job you are applying for, you must make it impressionable by using “power” words.

Power words are just simple adjectives but when put into good use, it can really mean a lot of difference in your resume. For example, instead of just writing “Made monthly reports on..” you can write “Generated monthly reports on..”, instead of writing “Introduced a new way..” you may write “Introduced an efficient way to…”.

See the difference? You don’t need to lie in order to make your resume impressive. Just add or substitute some power words and you’re good to go.

]]> By: potrish78 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-788 potrish78 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:06:14 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-788 A resume is the most critical stage for an applicant to get an interview. Keep in mind that you only have one chance to make an impression to a possible employer through your resume. So it should be striking at first glance to help you win that interview. Normally, employers would just browse through your resume for a quick one to five minutes. Keeping this in mind, you have to stand out as exceptional among all the other applicants. They are not looking for something very specific but they want to read resume’s that would keep them interested. It is also important to consider the paper to use. Stick to white or off-white high class paper. DO NOT use cheap paper! This would just turn your potential employer off and ruin your chance to win an interview. Make sure that there is no smudge on the paper. A clean, well-printed resume entails that it is well prepared which represents that you are very much interested in the position being applied for. Stick to a one-page resume. If you can keep the reader interested all through-out, then go ahead and make more pages; but if you can’t, just follow the one-page resume rule. Make use of powerful words while enumerating your achievements e.g. earned, achieved, generated, accomplished. These words make a great impact. A resume is the most critical stage for an applicant to get an interview. Keep in mind that you only have one chance to make an impression to a possible employer through your resume. So it should be striking at first glance to help you win that interview. Normally, employers would just browse through your resume for a quick one to five minutes. Keeping this in mind, you have to stand out as exceptional among all the other applicants. They are not looking for something very specific but they want to read resume’s that would keep them interested.
It is also important to consider the paper to use. Stick to white or off-white high class paper. DO NOT use cheap paper! This would just turn your potential employer off and ruin your chance to win an interview. Make sure that there is no smudge on the paper. A clean, well-printed resume entails that it is well prepared which represents that you are very much interested in the position being applied for.
Stick to a one-page resume. If you can keep the reader interested all through-out, then go ahead and make more pages; but if you can’t, just follow the one-page resume rule. Make use of powerful words while enumerating your achievements e.g. earned, achieved, generated, accomplished. These words make a great impact.

]]> By: crysh http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-511 crysh Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:22:26 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-511 How do I impress my future employer with my resume? Think of achievements you got in relation to the position you are applying for. It may not be in a form of an award or a certificate but you can also put what you have overcome over the past years. If you are applying for a Health Care Specialist position, you can include all your volunteer works and organizations you joined in to validate your skills in relating to other people. Once you qualify for the position, be ready to show them what you have learned from your experiences. How do I impress my future employer with my resume? Think of achievements you got in relation to the position you are applying for. It may not be in a form of an award or a certificate but you can also put what you have overcome over the past years. If you are applying for a Health Care Specialist position, you can include all your volunteer works and organizations you joined in to validate your skills in relating to other people. Once you qualify for the position, be ready to show them what you have learned from your experiences.

]]> By: Marichu http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-450 Marichu Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:22:05 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-450 The best way to organize your resume is to have it drafted first. I used to be an HR practitioner and I really appreciated resumes that are well thought of. I suggest that you start writing your employment background first – jobs taken, professional awards and trainings; followed by your educational attainment and personal info with character references. You may also attach a cover letter but it’s not really necessary. Based on my experience, I hardly got impressed with cover letters. It will still boil down to your credentials and eventually, actual performance when you get hired. The best way to organize your resume is to have it drafted first. I used to be an HR practitioner and I really appreciated resumes that are well thought of. I suggest that you start writing your employment background first – jobs taken, professional awards and trainings; followed by your educational attainment and personal info with character references. You may also attach a cover letter but it’s not really necessary. Based on my experience, I hardly got impressed with cover letters. It will still boil down to your credentials and eventually, actual performance when you get hired.

]]> By: Ray http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-382 Ray Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:38:58 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-382 From prior experiences and insights of friends, it is better to be simple with your resume. Avoid being flowery or overly wordy and be straight to the point. Employers also look for people who have experiences in giving back to their community, such as: outreach work, community awareness campaigns, community services and such, as they are the ones who are most likely to thrive in any position and are more likely to be flexible and productive. Though it is not absolutely necessary to have prior experiences in such things, it will greatly help and will prove to be invaluable resume-builders. From prior experiences and insights of friends, it is better to be simple with your resume. Avoid being flowery or overly wordy and be straight to the point. Employers also look for people who have experiences in giving back to their community, such as: outreach work, community awareness campaigns, community services and such, as they are the ones who are most likely to thrive in any position and are more likely to be flexible and productive. Though it is not absolutely necessary to have prior experiences in such things, it will greatly help and will prove to be invaluable resume-builders.

]]> By: phraensys http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-370 phraensys Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:56:54 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-370 Your resume is what you are in front of the employer. therefore, it is very important to lay down whatever and whoever you are. It is also very important to note down the fact that there are various types of employers. therefore, to play safe, just state your position and what you did. do not put so much icing on the cake - it may appear as though you are covering up for something. As i have read somewhere, as much as possible, use plain words. do not use highfalutin words. facts [as it is written on your resume] should speak for itself. Your resume is what you are in front of the employer. therefore, it is very important to lay down whatever and whoever you are.

It is also very important to note down the fact that there are various types of employers. therefore, to play safe, just state your position and what you did. do not put so much icing on the cake – it may appear as though you are covering up for something.

As i have read somewhere, as much as possible, use plain words. do not use highfalutin words. facts [as it is written on your resume] should speak for itself.

]]> By: Evesdrop http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-338 Evesdrop Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:18:49 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-338 If you are to write your resume, try to think of how you will be using this to get that target job. If you are an experienced professional applying for a specific job not currently in your list of previous jobs, create a functional resume, which focuses on your experience and skills. This is commonly used if you have changed careers often. If your previous job happens to be in the same field as your target job, make it a chronological resume. It usually shows you have solid background in terms of employment and it showcases your work experiences with no gaps. You can even use a combination type resume which shows both your skills and chronologically lists all of your previous work experience starting from your most recent job. It can also be a mini-resume more of a summary of a lengthy resume and a targeted resume which highlights your skills and experiences specifically aimed at a particular job. If you are to write your resume, try to think of how you will be using this to get that target job. If you are an experienced professional applying for a specific job not currently in your list of previous jobs, create a functional resume, which focuses on your experience and skills. This is commonly used if you have changed careers often. If your previous job happens to be in the same field as your target job, make it a chronological resume. It usually shows you have solid background in terms of employment and it showcases your work experiences with no gaps. You can even use a combination type resume which shows both your skills and chronologically lists all of your previous work experience starting from your most recent job. It can also be a mini-resume more of a summary of a lengthy resume and a targeted resume which highlights your skills and experiences specifically aimed at a particular job.

]]> By: Josephine http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-333 Josephine Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:56:33 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-333 How do I make my resume look good? Try to highlight your achievements or experiences which you think will be very helpful for you to get that job. Never underestimate that "cumlaude" title that you had. Have you ever been the president of an organization? List it. Those seminar workshops you attended are also a big plus. Same with your on the job trainings. Your employer will surely notice these things and will incorporate your past experiences to your working skills. Also, remember to make your resume short (around 2-3 pages) because an average employer will spend 1 minute to scan your resume (especially if there's a huge amount of applicants). When you are done with your resume, try to ask someone to check it for you and ask for their opinion. How do I make my resume look good? Try to highlight your achievements or experiences which you think will be very helpful for you to get that job. Never underestimate that “cumlaude” title that you had. Have you ever been the president of an organization? List it. Those seminar workshops you attended are also a big plus. Same with your on the job trainings. Your employer will surely notice these things and will incorporate your past experiences to your working skills. Also, remember to make your resume short (around 2-3 pages) because an average employer will spend 1 minute to scan your resume (especially if there’s a huge amount of applicants). When you are done with your resume, try to ask someone to check it for you and ask for their opinion.

]]> By: whimsical1207 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/arts/writing-arts/how-to-write-a-resume//comment-page-1#comment-325 whimsical1207 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:20:37 +0000 http://www.stepbystepdirections.com/?p=86#comment-325 The first step in landing that dream job of yours is writing a resume. Your resume should contain all important information like working experiences, skills that can help you in the job that you are applying for, educational attainment, references and personal information. Your resume should be impressive but it is of primary importance that it should also contain the truth. It should not be embellished with lies just so you get the coveted job. The resume need not be too long, as you are not writing all your commendations since you were in grade school. Information in the resume should be concise and qualifactions easily seen so the reader will not get bored or confused with too many information. The first step in landing that dream job of yours is writing a resume. Your resume should contain all important information like working experiences, skills that can help you in the job that you are applying for, educational attainment, references and personal information. Your resume should be impressive but it is of primary importance that it should also contain the truth. It should not be embellished with lies just so you get the coveted job. The resume need not be too long, as you are not writing all your commendations since you were in grade school. Information in the resume should be concise and qualifactions easily seen so the reader will not get bored or confused with too many information.

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