Preparing Your Résumé

Learning how to market yourself...



Putting together a Resume' can be a scary thought.
It isn't as bad as it seems if you know how!

In this section we will talk about resumes and cover letters, what there are, why they are important and how to get them put together. It is very important to remember that each cover letter and resume should be individually written to a specific job posting -- not just a specific field.

We will post simplified Tips and Ideas to help you understand what you need in order to get a resume completed. These may be from personal experience, suggestion from our members, various articles, directly from company managers who do the hiring or job placement directors. These are just a few of the places that we may obtain the information, but regardless where the ideas came from they all play an important role in having a better chance at a job with a more complete and professional resume'.



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Information needed for a Résumé

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Getting ready to send out resumes

  • List the companies you are interested in
  • Research on the company so you are prepared for an interview
  • Get a notebook or excel page set up to have a check list
  • Write down who you sent your resume to and when
  • Keep a log of any follow up calls made
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Creating a great cover letter

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Tips on a good resume

  • It should have an immediate impact
  • Be very eye catching and peek an interest
  • Keep it standard and not overly cute or fancy
  • Use common fonts and images so they will load properly
  • Stay very focused, straight forward and to the point
  • It should be very unique not canned or generic
  • Important information should be at the beginning and the end
  • Be sure it is printed on good quality paper
  • Include references only when requested and on a separate page
  • List your tasks at a previous job as an achievement instead
  • Use number data to explain percentages of your accomplishments
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Finale fine tuning your resume

  • Check for basic language errors
  • Take it to a professional resume service or a professional editor
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Questions and Answers
About Résumé’s

Tips on writing your Résumé

  • A standard Résumé will not fit every job, it must be taylored to fit each job you apply for.
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Companies That Can Help
You In Creating a Résumé

For those who do not want to do this on their own or those who need a
professional resume' done, there are companies who specialize in this.

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