文档介绍：Writing and developing an Effective résumé!
By Oscar Young
Employers receive so may résumés
everyday…
How do you make an employer notice yours?
The 30-Second Scan
In a 30-second scan of your résumé, would an employer find…
Correct punctuation? Spelling?
Grammar?
Neat and anized information?
Brief and concise information?
Clearly written strengths and skills?
Qualifications that match the position’s requirements?
Here are mon problems in résumé that can harm your job search.
Problem No. 1:
Too hard to read. Problem No. 2:
Your plishments are too vague. Problem No. 3:
It’s poorly arranged. Problem No. 4:
You’re missing the basics – like your name and contact information. Problem No. 5:
You're selling yourself short.
Here are mon problems in résumé that can harm your job search. (contd)
Problem No. 6:
Gaps in your work history.
Problem No. 7: Inconsistencies. Problem No. 8:
You say a whole lot of nothing. Problem No. 10: Exaggerations.
Résumé Formats
Chronological résumé
-Experiences and education are in reverse, chronological order
-Good choice if you have solid work history
* Format most widely accepted by employers*
Functional
-Focuses on your functional skill areas related to your job objective
-Usually focuses on three skill areas or more
-Work history section may only contain job titles
Combination (Chronological/Functional)
-Has skills, relevant experience ,
and/or other work experience
sections
* Most appropriate for recent graduates*
Use your full name
List how you can be reached
Provide campus and permanent address if necessary
Include home and work numbers and a professional e-mail address
Exercise caution before including your mobile phone number if you answer it in unprofessional places
Information
at the top of the résumé
An objective is a statement indicating what kind of position you are looking for and what you want to do for anization.
An objective gives direction and focus to the résumé.
Objectives