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How to Create A Resume That Will Get You The Job

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By fcornelius
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Create a resume that will get noticed by employers and be at the top of the pile.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Paper
  • Pen or Pencil
  • Word Processor
  • Printer
  • Resume Paper
  1. Step 1
    Target
    Target

    The main objective in the preparation of creating a resume is to sell yourself to the company by summarizing your skills and abilities and how they will contribute to their company.

    The first step in creating an effective resume is to target a specific job or field. Most people make the mistake by creating one resume for every position they apply for. For your resume to be effective you have to have a target.

  2. Step 2
    Credentials
    Credentials

    Once you determine the target for your resume, do some research on what qualifications and credentials are needed for that particular job or field.

  3. Step 3

    Choose the format and style of your resume. The formats are Chronological, Functional, Combination and Targeted.

    Chronological show your skills and responsibility and best used if you have a steady work history.

    Functional places an emphasis on your skills rather than employment.

    Combination highlights your skills and places less emphasis on employment history.

    Targeted is personalized to specific job or skill.

  4. Step 4
    Rough Draft
    Rough Draft

    Complete a rough draft by writing it down on paper. write in first person don't use "I".

  5. Step 5

    Type your document into a word processor- make sure it is enough white space for ease of readability, make sure length is 1-2 pages, font styles - Tahoma, Arial, Verdana or Times New Roman.

  6. Step 6

    Proofread and spell check.

  7. Step 7

    Print - use only white, ivory or light gray.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use chronological when you have a steady work history. Use functional when you have little or no employment. gaps in employment or change jobs frequently. Use combination if you have been out of work for a while and reentering the job market or pursuing same or similar work. Th most desirable resume to an employer is the Targeted format. warnings Chronological emphasizes gaps Functional viewed as suspicious by employers Combination is confusing if not well organized

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on 11/18/2009 I love writing resumes hate the cover letters though. Great article 5******

jawhite664 said

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on 11/17/2009 Im doing an internship search currently. This will come in handy! Thanks! 5*

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on 11/9/2009 These are all things we look for in any application. Great article for resume preparation! 5* and reommended

jamline said

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on 10/31/2009 Great tips for job seekers. Thanks for sharing.

ultra360 said

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on 10/14/2009 Well done. Good advice.

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