Posts Tagged ‘resume’

Your Resume Must Represent your Career Goals

August 20th, 2010
Your Resume Must Represent your Career Goals

When drafting your resume, it is easy to fall into the habit of focusing on the past. After all, much of your resume will consist of a list of things you’ve done—from positions you’ve held to special awards you’ve received to degrees you’ve attained. A resume is, in fact, a compilation of your professional and, in some cases, personal history. Therefore, admittedly, much of your resume will have sentences and clauses that are in the past ten » Read more: Your Resume Must Represent your Career Goals

How To Write A Resume – Objective Vs. Summary Statements

May 27th, 2010
How To Write A Resume - Objective Vs. Summary Statements

It’s hard to write a resume. Most of us are not “born salespeople.” Just mentioning the word “sales” usually sends a shiver of fear up our spines. Add to this the fact that we are taught from childhood that it’s not polite to brag about ourselves it’s no wonder that when you’re asked to “sell yourself” on a resume you freeze up like a deer in the headlights.

So instead of panicking let’s take a resume apart piece b » Read more: How To Write A Resume – Objective Vs. Summary Statements

How To Make A Resume Look Professional

May 26th, 2010
How To Make A Resume Look Professional

A key fundamental in helping you to gain an advantage over the other applicants is to use these styles in the correct way. There are many different styles that can be used when composing your resume. First we will look at the two most common styles used, Chronological and Functional.

Start with the most recent work experience and list under each position you have held a short description of your duties. This is a » Read more: How To Make A Resume Look Professional