Tips for Job Seekers - How to Improve Your Job Search

Finding a new job can be a long drawn out process and after being out of work for a long period of time you might be tempted to settle for just about anything. Unfortunately, if you are not patient to wait for the right position, you can find yourself at a job where you are not satisfied and be on the street looking for yet another position. This article contains a few tips for job seekers on how to improve your job search in order that you might find the best work for you and want to remain at that place of employment for an extended period of time.

Know Yourself
The first tip for job seekers on how to improve your job search is to know yourself. This means to assess your abilities and personality in order to know what type of job you are best suited for. This principle is called person-job fit. Person-job fit is the extent to which a person fits a job opening and the job opening fits the person. Taking time to know your personality, knowledge and skills, and personal values will help you find a fulfilling career that you can stick to for the long run.

Know What Kind of Company You Want to Work For
A second tip for job seekers on how to improve your job search is know what kind of company or organization you want to work for. This principle is called person-organization fit. Person-organization fit refers to the extent to which a person's ambitions and values match up with the vision, strategy, and values of a given organization. Before you take a job, take some time to learn about the prospective company; where they want to go and what they stand for.

Know Your Preference in Supervisor Leadership Style
A third tip to for job seekers on how to improve your job search is to know your preference in supervisor personality and leadership style. One of the factors of employment that led to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment was how much support the employee received from the employer. No doubt different bosses have different personalities and leadership styles and the more you are okay with the style of your supervisor leader the happier you will be with your new employer. This principle is called person-supervisor fit and refers to the extent of similarity of personality, values, and goals between job seeker and leader-supervisor.

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The Top 10 Ways to Find a Job in This Economy

Many people in the last decade have experienced either a layoff or termination in their lives or the lives of somebody they know. While some of these people affected have experienced outplacement-consulting services, many have not and they may be in for a rude awakening - corporations no longer "take care of you" or are in a financial position to provide services for their departing workers.

Managing your career while finding a job in these tough economic times requires a job seeker to have a game plan and an understanding of themselves and of human behavior. This psychological knowledge may be the advantage that separates them from the other 100's and sometimes 1000's of candidates that are also looking for work right now.

That is why outplacement consulting and career coaches have become so popular and are being sought out by individuals, not just corporations. A career coach can help you manage more than just your career, they can help you communicate better and get along with others better. In the end, it really is about relationships isn't it?

1. Know Thyself

Most people don't know what they really want in their careers. They have a degree and they went out into the world. 20 years later, they don't have a clue why life sucks. There are some very good assessment to determine personality types, preferences, skill, attitudes and interest. An honest assessment of what you like to do in the style you prefer and with whom you want to do it with, goes along way in determining what you should be doing in you career and in life for that matter. I would suggest the DISC or MAPP or I-Speak Your Language as beginning behavioral assessments before getting heavy into the Birkman for example. More importantly, how will you use this knowledge to your benefit in networking or interviewing...anything beside that is just a feel good assessment.

2. Establish a game plan

What is most important to you in your career? You must know how to navigate using the tools granted to you by God. When was the last time you actually wrote down what creates satisfaction in your job. What talents and skills come to you naturally?

3. Think of yourself as self employed...always

Job search is not something you do daily; as your skills in a sport get rusty without practice, so do your job search skills. What are the latest techniques and best practices, how can you maximize your network, etc. Are you using social networks to brand yourself and keep yourself "alive and fresh" in the eyes of your network?

4. Develop a clear and concise message about who you are and what you most want to-do

When you know what you're good at and what you want, you go for it, and people stand out of your way. You no longer have competition. You no longer self sabotage or tolerate the behavior of other associates or bosses. The good book says to ask and it will be given...how many times do we not ask because we are unsure or lack the faith (confidence).

5. Tell everyone in your network what you want
This goes without saying....there are only 3 degrees of separation in a job search....not six, this is good for you. By developing a clear message or communiqué and getting that to the masses, you ensure that you will be referred to someone that has the authority to actually hire you. Get help developing this message.

6. Stay motivated

It's not about pumping you up. It is about realizing how you were wired since birth and how to use that programming to achieve happiness. We call these values and beliefs. Knowing what is important will make it easy to say NO to things and people that waste your time. At the same time, you will discover opportunities that in the past have eluded you.

7. Continue to promote yourself

Most people get caught up in the politics of life. Circumventing this will energize you and put you leaps and bounds above your peers. The old adage of you should not brag about yourself, do not apply during job search. You can speak about your accomplishments while remaining humble...this is an attitude of gratitude that people recognize right of the bat.

8. Get out of your comfort zone

We get caught in our comfort zone; before long however, this comfort zone becomes a rut. It is at this point that we become complacent. Complacency probably led to poor performance and poor performance might have led to job termination. Continue to take calculated risks. There is no failure in life ....only outcomes...if you don't like the outcome, make a mid course adjust or "change" your approach and keep on moving forward. Don't lose your momentum.

9. Stay in top physical condition

There are more people on "drugs"; today than ever in our society. Adderall, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Xanax, Valium, Viagra, while some people have medical reasons for taking these, research has shown that many of these disorders stem from "burnout", lack of focus or coping skills. Exercise can produce chemicals in your bloodstream that are safer and have other beneficial affects. Also, psychological stressors actually release "bad" chemicals into your bloodstream such as cortisol and adrenaline that in high doses can cause other ill effects. Knowing what is important in all areas of your life as well as your career allows you to have peace of mind and balance.

10. Re-evaluate your values and goals yearly

How did you do this year, what needs improvement? What areas of your life need more attention? How are you measuring and tracking that? Who will help you develop those metrics?

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A recruitment article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment coach that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

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How To Find Work Overseas - 5 Tips To Get That Job Abroad

So you want to know how to find work overseas?

First you need to know, working in your own country alone can be a challenge so if you desire to work abroad then there is one quality that you simply must have. Determination. If you are planning to work, move or travel to say, Italy , France , Thailand or some exotic island, then this quality is vital.

Once you have the determination you then need to have a strategy on how to find work overseas and getting that job abroad. So how do you make it happen?

Here are 5 strategies that you can use to start your journey.

1) Just Do it
Pack your bags and GO. Now this strategy is simple but definitely not for the weak of heart. Pick a country, go there and hope all goes well. But of course you need to so some planning before hand. Do some research on your chosen countries job market, get some contacts that you can use or call when you arrive. Be sure you have some pocket money on the side to last you until you find a job there.

As you can see, there are risks involved. You may, or may not find a job. If anything else, you have had an adventurous experience.

2) Get Posted Abroad
Find a company that is known for sending their employees abroad and work for them. Of course its no guarantee that you will be chosen when the next posting comes around so letting your manager know of your interest might help. I know of a few friends who worked for 5 star hotels and actually got transferred abroad.

3) Volunteer Programs
Take time out and do something worthwhile! Volunteer. There are several volunteers programs you can check out. Often times volunteering can be very hard but the sense of achievement is enormous.

4) Go Back to School
There are plenty of opportunities in other countries, from teaching courses, language courses to ongoing programs in archeology. Once you are there, try and get as many local connections that you need in order to get a paid job. These information you can use later in the future. Having said that, you should also be fully aware of the rules and restrictions for work permits.

Remember, you are there under a student visa, so taking a full time job may get you into trouble. And that is the last thing you need.

5) Freelance
Everyone has their own skills that they could benefit from. What you can do here, you can most probably do overseas. You can freelance as consultants, technical writers, journalists, graphic artists, modeling, teach English or any language that you know. You will be surprised at how quickly your income generates by just freelancing.

Hope that helps and get you started on how to find work overseas.

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A recruitment article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment coach that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

Contact Dougles Chan @ +(65) 9388 0851 or email to dc@dougleschan.com for your recruitment training and mentoring needs.

7 Reasons Why College Grads Can't Find a Job

Over 3 million college students graduate every single year and you'd think with a degree that they'd have an easier time getting a job. But this is far from the truth. In fact, underemployed or unemployed college graduates have reached as many as 2 million.
However, there are many reasons why these graduates can't get a job.

The 7 reasons why college grads can't get a job are:

1. Unrealistic expectations: Students getting degrees have the expectation that their degrees will help them get a job. From an employer's point of view, this is very true as they will be more qualified to do the job and there is less of a need to train them in-house. However, employers are the not ones actively seeking out new employees. Therefore, the students who are better prepared and have well defined job search goals throughout their time at college will have a greater chance of securing a job after they graduate, compared to those who hope that being a college graduate will get them through automatically.

2. Low academic scores: Being a college graduate also implies that employers expect these kinds of applicants to have done well at school. However, this is not always the case, as many would know. Many employers use a CUM score of 3.0 (equivalent to a B grade average) as a minimum requirement and some may even seek out those with higher scores.

3. Poor communication abilities: It is unusual for a college graduate to have poor communication skills, but nevertheless, some graduates still managed to graduate with a degree yet still have communication skills of a 5 year old.

4. Lack of work experience: Many employers are not willing to take a chance on a student who hasn't been able to show that they've had any experience working. Even working in a non-related field can still work in the student's favor.

5. Lack of achievements and results: There are still students who are not proactive enough in wanting to be able to achieve things, in and around college. This could mean getting work experience on campus, volunteering, doing extracurricular activities etc. These students are often those with average scores as well and tend to lose out to the more active college graduates.

6. Lack of referees: This point links back to the one about lack of work experience. But it could also mean that the student may have been poorly networked, which could result in less connections with others. This will bode negatively on being able to secure a job, as those who are able to get an endorsement from a well known and respected person will be significantly ahead of those who don't.

7. Lack of preparation: This point also goes back to the very 1st point about unrealistic expectations. Those college graduates who don't prepare for their future by getting good references, achieving highly overall while at college and developing excellent communication skills will find themselves frustrated by the fact they can't seem to get a job, although they are highly qualified.

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A recruitment article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment coach that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

Contact Dougles Chan @ +(65) 9388 0851 or email to dc@dougleschan.com for your recruitment training and mentoring needs.

How to Write a Well-Structured CV

Did you know employers will spend just a few moments scanning your CV before they decide which pile to put your CV in? In this article we'll look at just one way how you can write a CV that really stands out.

One of the first steps to getting hired is writing a well-structured CV that has relevant up-to-date information to help your next employer decide that your CV is the one that they should pick. Whether you're writing your very first CV or looking to liven up an existing CV we've got some great advice and tips.

So how do you write a CV that stands out?

Before jumping straight in and putting all your information in to your CV it's really important to spend some time thinking about the order and structure of your CV and the information that will be going in your CV.

Ideally your CV should be written in a way that's ordered and structured, although depending on the role that you're applying for or the organisation that you're applying to it may need to be ordered slightly differently.

Below is a great order and structure for your CV?

Personal information

This section of your CV should include information such as your name, address, contact number and email, so that prospective employers know who to contact about your CV.
Personal profile / key achievements

This section of your CV should include a summary of key things that will make your CV stand out. Typical statements made in this section of your CV might include statements such as "Expert project analyst with an in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end project lifecycle that has helped me to make £5million of savings whilst leading on a customer transformation project".

Career history

In this section of your CV you should list all your previous roles, starting with your current or most recent role first. Each role in this section of your CV should include your job title, company name and dates worked. You should also include a brief summary (ideally in bullet-point format) of your main roles and responsibilities in each role.

Training / skills

This section of your CV should include any relevant training and skills that you've acquired, either from previous roles or from any activities outside of work, such as volunteering. It's a good idea to put the most relevant skills and training at the top to demonstrate that you understand what the employer is looking for.

Education

In the education section of your CV you should include any university, college or school courses and qualifications. These should be listed on your CV with the most recent ones first. You could include your results here too if you've not included them in the training / skills section above.

References

It's really important in this section of your CV to include a minimum of two professional referees, such as current and previous employers. This is to give your next employer confidence that you're a great person to hire.

There you have it - some simple, easy-to-follow tips for a great looking CV. Good luck with your job hunting.

Searching for a job in SG, you can get a list of available jobs at jobs bank Singapore.

An article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment coach that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

Contact Dougles Chan @ +(65) 9388 0851 or email to dc@dougleschan.com for your recruitment training and mentoring needs.

No Fee Work at Home Jobs - Tips on Getting a Legitimate Online Job

Trying to find no fee work at home jobs can be tough. It seems that no matter where you turn, there are a slew of work at home job opportunity sites that charge people a premium price to access a database of job listings. The problem here is that most of these "database lists" are typically outdated and the job opportunities aren't even real jobs. This only leaves people feeling hopeless and out of a few bucks.

With that said, what can you do? How can someone avoid the pitfalls of the work at home scams and actually land a real legitimate online job? The truth is, you just need to know how to conduct the right research and make the right connections. There are literally thousands of legitimate online jobs that don't cost a single penny. Here are a couple of quick tips that will help you find a work at home job without a fee attached to it.

Freelance Boards
There are plenty of job opportunities on freelance boards. People from all over need odd jobs done here and there, and freelance forums and freelance communities can help get people connected. Anything from data entry to writing and more, you can find a ton of work on freelance communities. And you don't have to worry about paying a fee to find it!

Avoid Work at Home Database Listings
Like I mentioned above - Paying for access to a work at home company list will usually get you nowhere, as most of these lists are old and hardly updated. You can actually find all of the info that is listed in these 'job listings' by doing some in depth research online. There are also work at home communities or forums that list real work at home jobs for free, oftentimes with members of those communities who provide a thorough review of the work at home companies listed. Forums and other related sites that have a following in this market help out when trying to find a no fee work at home job, because some people may even be employees of these companies and can give you the real story.

Those are just a couple ways to find a no fee work at home job. You should never have to pay a penny to anyone to get access to a particular job online. Remember - if a company asks you to fork up cash before presenting you with an opportunity, turn around and walk away.

Searching for a job in SG, you can search a list of latest jobs at WDA jobnet.

An article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment mentor that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

Contact Dougles Chan @ +(65) 9388 0851 or email to dc@dougleschan.com for your recruitment training and mentoring needs.

Fashion Jobs CV Without Cliche Phrases - 10 Great Tips How to Get a Joband Writing a Resume!

How to obtain a desirable Design/Fashion Job

10 Great Tips

From Application to the Job interview

Before even thinking about applying for a job, boosting is essential.

First, don't let the recession stop you, employers are always looking for talent so even though there might be a economic down period it might just be the best time to move ahead. Having fresh ideas and and 'go get it attitude' is perhaps just what the company your looking to apply for a job at needs right now. If you don't have the precise skills don't let that stop you, with an outgoing personality and a brave heart you'll come far. Starting in retail is a great idea, this shows that you have worked physically in fashion and have a humble attitude, also that your willing to work your way up and that you know what the customers wants simply because you've seen it first hand.

So accept any entry in the business no matter which door you find to knock on! Its all good entries as long as you don't accept getting stuck, having a years of experience working in a stock room at the same company perhaps 'sorting' cloths might not impress since it's giving an idea of you not aspiring enough willing to stick around at a longer period. Have a gut sense when it comes to your own advancement.

Tip 1. Writing a CV that gets you in the door
The Application should be simply and clean presented, try to focus on the skills that are relevant for the job and don't use to many job jumping experiences, it's good to state that you are a person that stays with the company, the three latest jobs are often plenty enough to keep the CV short and and easy to read. State that further info can be briefed upon the interview rather than cramming in to much on the application.

The biggest tips, and often the most common mistakes done presenting yourself in the application is using cliche phrases like; "I have a passion for fashion", "I dream, eat and sleep fashion" and "I was born to be in fashion" these ones will not just give off a signal that your desperate but also loose be a so called 'killer' instead of catching their interest. To get a better overview check out ragtradejobs.com.

Tip 2. Check the competition and check out the company you want to work for.

So, you have strike gold. They have called and now your booked for an interview, yes!. Well, you managed to get the foot in the door but please keep in mind that there is still competition for the job (and heaps tougher since it's now just a few 'hand-picked of the most wanted', fighting over this position). You have to really blow them away when meeting them so a must is to do some research. Start with looking at their website and Google them, analyze how they work, what they stand for and what kind of product they really sell. If there is any PR or media write-ups and if they have a physical store make sure to visit it. In the store you can check out price points, products, target, market and quality. Even making an idea about the brand or the company to better have a feel where you yourself come in to the picture.

So, if you walk into the job-interview knowing a lot about the company you will not just impress them but it will surly make you seem more relaxed and confident. Make them feel like your 'work-ready', by knowing about their products, general about their company and their set-up and they will feel that you would be easy to have aboard and get started. But then again, rambling on about all the facts you have searched up on the Internet is not always excellent, you have to be prepared to feel the person that is interviewing you. Sometimes it's stressed and brief and other times you will have heaps of time together talking about previous work history and hobbies. So take the pulse of the conversation and when needed blend in your 'knows' with a question,for example;

"I have seen that you offer a small ECO-line collection as a 'natural news', for spring, is that something that you will keep on betting on and expand?"Whatever you have noticed could be good to mention and a question like this could single-handed score you the job!

Tip 3. Fashion community is a close knit and not showing up for your interview is bad news!
So, you got the first interview and maybe already have another interview lined up, maybe at the same day and time?. A lot of excuses as being sick, not actually being interested in that job anymore or simply because of a change of heart,can come up but for whatever reason, you have to inform the company and the person that you where set to meet that you can't make it. Be professional! You never know if you might need them for a service while working somewhere else or simply for the reason that companies in Fashion has a close knit and talk to each other. A 'no show' will create a bad vibe and it 's nothing you want hanging around for another job. If your unsure about the job I recommend you to go to the interview anyways, you never know, they might be a group of really cool people and instead of an exciting environment the offer the prospects of personal growth.

Tip 4. When sitting at the interview.
Now your there, at the big interview but feel that you didn't hit the jackpot when it comes to the actual job that they wanted to fill. In other words the job your applying for is not the dream job of yours but its maybe at the company you like. Well put it this way, in Fashion community it's a all about growing with the job and see to getting the promotion in the career direction where you want to go. Nobody starts as a boss. Don't loose heart just because the job you really wanted is taken and you have to start for an assistant role. Its important to state at the interview that the job your now applying for is the job you really want, no employer will put you on that spot otherwise. If you then prove yourself this will by time commended by a promotion and you will grow, just be grateful to start somewhere, once again its all about getting the foot in the door.

Tip 5. Don't kiss and tell!
Seated in front of you is perhaps your 'future' employer and its important not to reveal to much about the former company you worked for, don't mention any financial numbers or the state of the company, this will show loyalty and the new employer will feel that your a safe bet. Nobody wants to have a 'loose cannon' on the board that might spill their guts when later on leaving the job. So, its okay to talk about the former job description that you had, the duties and the responsibilities but not about the sensitive state of the previous company.

Tip 6. Don't 'Down Talk' your former company/job on the interview
When talking about your former company that you've worked for don't reveal to much of the bad stuff. The old boss might have been a complete idiot and the people there treated you badly but please skip the 'juicy' details for the 'new boss' ears. Be prepared for the question; "So why did you leave your position at the former company you worked at?" Convert the answer from perhaps "I didn't get along with my boss" to "I wanted a change of scenery and grow with some new challenges". Keep the answers neutral and for your benefit. As once said, the Fashion community is a small place and you'll never know, these two companies might have business deal together or just happen to be best friends.
This way you will come across as the ultimate fence setter and gain respect from your 'perhaps' new boss.

Tip 7. Dress for the job!
Wanting to work in fashion means dressing the part. You need to have some style and show that this is part of your passion (rather then writing it). So whatever the design company is don't dress to casual. Well not to fancy either as I have experienced quite the opposite arriving at H&M wearing a Grey suit getting the comment; "Well this job doesn't really suit you" making a remark on the 'suit' part. I had to quickly make a joke about it saying "I take this interview really serious", a mild smile and soon the suit jacket was off.

So, stand out and wear something casually yet trendy to show that your up to date. For an interview with a surf clothing company don't show up in board shorts but a pair of trendy jeans and a printed t-shirt, wear a suit jacket on top and mix casual with dressed to make it a bit formal but still showing a fun, creative and interesting side and approach. Going to a shoe company it's a good idea to impress by wearing a pair of stunning new boots, this will tell that you have a genuine interest in their products and that your ready to fit in the group.

Tip 8. Down to the real deal!
Sitting in front of your 'perhaps future' employer its important to be honest and frank with any plans and perhaps religion holidays that you already have made, well whatever you have that might affect the ability to work certain hours or days. If you have any booked holiday or plans coming up make sure to tell them now. But don't start demanding anything and be humble when your at the 'getting to learn this person' position. Stating with to many days off or demands might scare them off, its important to show them that your going to be available and dedicated to this new job of yours.
Tip 9. When you have the answers then have some questions!

Employers always want you to ask them some questions too, this will reflect your interest and intelligence. Even if you actually are pretty clear with the set up and the job in general act interested and maybe ask questions like; the company's growth plan strategies, their philosophies regarding their employees and staff retention, their performance appraisal policies. This will certainly impress. But important is to keep up the act when you then later get the answers, eager listening and by keeping eye contact as if your now getting a longed for sought answer. Avoid questions without relevance or to trivial, save "what time is lunch" or "is there any free samples".

Well, pretty much a good sense of 'feeling' the boss in front of you will do the job. If the interview is casual and feels friendly play along on that term as too many strict business questions and serious inquiries might portray you as 'too good' candidate and simply scare them off. Think like this; If you had a company, who would you like to work with? Someone might want a 'best friend' relationship around the office where social skills play a bigger part than the actual previous degrees and experiences.

Tip 10. You want the job, right?
Back to the cliché again, 'I have a passion for fashion'. Once again, don't write it just simply say it. It's surprisingly few that doesn't ask for the job or actually act as if they really want it. It's no shame in being frank and excited about the available job, this might just show the employer how eager you are and that you will work hard and be a good asset to the company. When it comes down to it, they want to employ someone that wants it, right?

So when your having a great interview and you love the job on offer, be bold and ask for it! A good example of how is to simply say; "This is a great opportunity and if it was given to me I would gladly accept" or "This job is exactly what I am looking for and I would fit it perfectly!" Or "I feel so confident that I have the right skills for this job, I would love to join your company." So be honest, sincere, calm and easy going and remember to be yourself and smile a lot. I'm not a big believer in the right 'skills' and always think that its all a combination of personality and team work, the necessary skills will come as you grow into the duties of the job.

Final tip and a conclusion summon in some thoughts.
Getting a high paying job with a big title is not always a reality. The best way to get that foot in the door is to start somewhere, act dedicated and eager to learn. What better than getting some real work experience of the business. This will increase your chances in further employment and also show that your up for it and in to it. It's a popular business with high competition and don't expect to be the only dreamer wanting to snatch the job available so start with low expectations and consider a 'work experience' program that allows you to join a fashion company for a few days a week or simply work part-time, take a job in the reception or be that 'extra pair of hands' all to have something on your CV. Earnings and positions will follow as you grow and learn..

This is not always easy since getting an intern for a Fashion Company might in some cases not be that wanted, it takes time to train someone to work and act right around the office and as time is often an issue in Fashion Companies this is good to know. So don't be surprised if some calls isn't received with the most gratitude even if your willing to work for free. Another tip, when calling around always ask for the 'human resources department' or the one in charge for the recruitment and have a clear idea of where you intend to start, department that is. At H&M for example there is heaps of divisions, for example; ladies underwear, L.O.G.G-division with one buyer working simply on Sports Wear and the other for skirt, dresses and shirts..

Finally, collect business cards, names and phone numbers. Having contacts and friends in the industry might come in handy in the future, don't forget to talk about your aspirations and get the word out, then again without being a nag and too pushy. It will sort out as you go. Fashion is a fun and always moving business crowded with creative and colorful people well worth pursuing.
Good Luck!

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Useful Pointers When Writing a Professional Resume

Most people introduce themselves when meeting a stranger. A brief handshake and giving your name are just two of the ways to let someone know who you are. A professional resume is an introduction from you to a potential employer.

You may not be able to shake his or her hand until the interview portion, but you can still let employers know who you are. Writing a curriculum vitae is not hard, yet many people do not know how to write a resume. There are resources to help you though.

If you find that you are having writer's block when it comes to writing your professional resume, then there are places you can turn to for curriculum vitae templates and resume samples. Microsoft Word allows you to create a resume and simply fill in the information. You save it to your computer and then either email, fax or mail the document to the employer, depending on what he or she has requested.

A cover letter is the most often overlooked piece of paper when a person is applying for a job. This is particularly true of online job banks. People upload their curriculum vitae but fail to create a cover letter. It may explain why they do not often hear back from the company.

An employer can learn more from a good cover letter than an excellent curriculum vitae. Cover letters show intent and why you would be a good fit for the company. Take the time to write a cover letter. In today's job market it is expected, as it demonstrates good business ethics and shows respect.
Even though there have been countless articles and interviews done on this subject, it bears repeating as some people have not learned the lesson. Do not lie on your curriculum vitae. It is good practice to make your curriculum vitae stand out, but do not do this by lying or fudging the facts.

Most companies will check to ensure that you are telling the truth about your salary history, education and your past employment. It is not worth the repercussions.
You should go into depth about your work experiences and skills. However, it is imperative that you stick to information that is related to the position being offered. It may be interesting that you can stick a spoon on your nose, but an employer may not want to know that much about you.
A professional resume gives relevant information and lets the employer know about your past work experience. If you have skills and talents that are applicable, then include this information.

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How to Write a Proper Resume in 8 Simple Steps

In today's economic times finding a good paying job is harder than ever before. That is why having a resume that will wow a potential employer over is more important than ever before. In this article I will reveal the eight steps to writing a resume that will get employers attention.

1. List all of your qualifications first and foremost. Detail all of your skills and qualifications in a clear and precise manner. Many people don't know this but most resumes are read by what is referred to as a "gatekeeper". This persons job is to eliminate all of the weak resumes. Make sure that when putting your skills you use keywords that will grab attention. Use words that are common for the type of job you are going for.

2. List your qualifications with experience you have with the job you are applying for first. If you are applying for a as a office manager then list any experience in that field first regardless of where it came in your work history.

3. Quantify your experience explain how much money your managing efforts saved the company.

4. Again use action words, this is where if the person looking over your resume will begin to make their mind up as to where your resume will wind up going. that is why it is crucial that you grab the persons attention.

5. Simply sell yourself to the employer. this is where you get to make a sales pitch as to why you should be hired over everyone else

6. Keep the resume short yet being clear at the same time. You don't want to bore the employer to death yet you also don't want to leave them wondering as to what they just read.

7. Don't give any information that you don't have to again keep it short keep it clear. this is your resume not your life story.

8. Avoid simple spelling and grammar mistakes. Check, recheck and triple check for mistakes.
If you follow these simple tips you are not guaranteed a job but you increase your chances of getting that shot at it.

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How to Write a Resume - Important Information For Job Seekers

Have you ever wanted to score a really good job? Perhaps you think you have found an open position that is right up your alley. The question is, how do you present yourself to a prospective employer in the most effective way possible. In one word, your resume is what will decide whether you score an interview or if you are thrown in the trash before you ever get to truly express yourself in order to score that job that you really need. If you want to write an effective resume, there are a few key points you need to keep in mind that will maximize your chances of getting noticed for all the right reasons.

First, before you can go about writing an effective resume, you need to know what a resume is and what it is meant to accomplish. A resume is essentially a summarized document which expresses all of your previous and present valid work experience to a potential employer. Along with work experience, a resume will also include any relevant accolades, degrees, and awards you have received which are relevant to a given job opportunity. A resume can also include a brief synopsis of who you are and why you are an exceptional candidate for a given job.

Some essentials to a great resume are obviously your name, biodata, and relevant work experience all concisely summarized within the first few lines of the page. You should begin by introducing yourself with your name, and the position which you are applying for. The key to making your resume stand out is by putting yourself in the shoes of the employer you are trying to impress and speaking in such a way that you become an essential asset to their business that they simply cannot live without.

A few key ways to present yourself properly is by beginning with valid work experience. You should summarize all of your work and any leadership positions you may have filled in the past. You need to connect the relevance of any work you have done to the prospective position you are applying for. The key to effectiveness in this regard is to make it absolutely apparent that your work experience makes you a much more valuable prospect for the position you would like.

Once you have filled out work experience, it may be a good idea to list particular projects and problems you solved successfully on previous jobs. This will lend validity to your claims of experience and will help the employer see that you are solution and leadership oriented.
Obviously, proper grammar, punctuation, and avoiding redundancy are key factors that will lend an air of professionalism to your resume. You need to maintain an air of great communications skills and professionalism at all time while writing your resume.

If you can keep your resume professional, valid, and effective, you will maximize the probability of your attaining a particular position. Only by presenting yourself accurately and effectively can you expect an employer to take interest in what you have to offer their company.

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Sample CV

There are numerous websites on the internet which provides Sample CVs. Every one requires a Sample CV while preparing a CV for a dream job. CV is the first contact with your employer and it should focus all your skills in the field of practice. There are number of people who have applied for one job, hence the competition is definitely high. So it becomes equally important that your CV should reflect what the employer is looking for.

Here I am outlining few points which every sample CV should include. These points will help any one whether you are a doctor, lawyer, engineer, banker, accountant or a nurse. Following are some of the points to be taken care of while writing a sample CV:

* Provide phone number and e-mail address towards left side only. Right side is for unimportant details.

* Then write your career objective. Keep it short and simple.

* Next is profile which will list the candidates strengths well in the beginning itself. It should be easy to read and user friendly. The CV neither has the information dumped on it nor wastes the space to make it lengthy.

* Next will be professional experience which is the right place for an experienced candidate to mention his work experience. This space should be used very judiciously without cluttering the CV with unnecessary information.

* Last step will be achievements which is the right place to highlight all your achievements. This is what the recruiter is willing to buy.

Keeping these points in mind while writing a sample CV, you will get an idea of what is expected of you.

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Resume Writing Tips and Tricks

Which type of resume will gain the attention of a recruiter fast? Which resumes will get noticed, and be considered for a shortlist (which is usually around 5 at the most)? Which ones will get the job hunter an interview schedule soon? Which ones will help you not get discriminated just because of petty reasons (remember: recruiters always discriminate against applicants who fall below their list of standards, which are pretty much subjective, and beyond the scope of this article).

After saying adieu from doing HR (human resource) recruitment work for nearly 20 years, this writer has drawn from his bag of credentials to share resume tips and tricks (from a former insider who used to read numerous resumes) to jobseekers reading this article. Aware that many others have tackled this topic before, this contributor remains optimistic he can add more value to available literature on the topic online and those found in hard-copy books on HR.

Let us start listing them down (and here is a sincere wish these tips will work out well for you):

1 )Make your resume brief, at least 3 pages at the most. This applies most effectively on resumes being written mainly to look for jobs (as there are resumes being written and prepared for other purposes, e.g. like those written mainly by speakers for presentation purposes to a captive audience, or those found online to provide specialized services for business owners/service providers). Help the recruiter finish reading your resume---this writer knows from experience that only tyro recruiters ever read resumes in full. Members of the recruitment committee (informal or formally put in place) are almost always given briefers or notes about shortlisted candidates. Due to workload, and other processes involved in HR work, recruiters will barely have the time to read thoroughly (though this won't be admitted outright by any respectable recruiter). Three pages will suffice at least to get your resume be given the typical limited attention of the recruiter, who will usually just skim through resumes he/she would receive in response to a job vacancy.

2) Take note where you will be posting your resume, or which channel you are going to use to send your resume. Are you sending it online? Or by mail, or by hand-delivered through someone? This will influence the attention span of the reader, i.e. the recruiter and those other members of the recruitment team (who could include the direct supervisor, the other chief officers, among others).

3) Actually, a resume is best written by a good copy writer, or someone experienced writing resumes. Yes, you can consult anyone competent in your contacts, or get yourself referred to an experience recruiter. Or you may actually pay the fee of a professional resume writer. This makes the whole process manageable, and you will gain more confidence from the belief that your resume has been written well (and you've figured out yourself what would be the most effective approach for you to come up with a good resume).

4) Or you may approach search consultants (those engaged in the recruitment business, who would refer your resume to their clients) to help you come up with a much better and readable resume. Remember, search consultants are always interested to get you placed soon, as they earn from it. Collaborate with them to improve your resume.

5) Reread and rewrite your resume at least 5 times. Why five times? This number is not infallible; it just makes you go through the copy that many number of times, such that you will have opportunities to correct grammatical errors, typos, inconsistent data, non-factual information, incoherent sentences, run-on sentences, among other bits and pieces. Make a copy that is neat, and without erasures, not even a dint of such. Place a hard copy in a professional folder, the color of which reflects best your personality (though not necessarily to come it so strongly and turn off prospective employers) when you are in your happier mood. The objective is to help you come up with a very readable resume that is especially prepared for the critical eyes of the recruiter (plus those who will be involved in getting you hired, if you get yourself shortlisted for a job).

6) Given technology nowadays, you can also draft a copy of your resume, and post it online, even if you're not in the market. Observe how your resume online catches the attention of readers. Seek help and ask for feedback from those whose opinions you respect. Copy-paste the link to the resume, and have it added to your outgoing emails so that you can take the opportunity of letting people see your credentials. You never know what happens during all these processes of marketing and promotion your self to people not known to your personally. People, especially decision makers, only find time to read, when they're not prodded, and when they're comfortable and interested. You never know when they may start to read your resume, and subsequently do something positive to help you land better jobs (or just another job, depending on your job search).

7) Write, and start rewriting your resume during the first week of being at your new job (or start writing it now, if you have not got one prepared yet). Keep it in your personal files (online, with a soft copy, or a hard copy). Of course, you don't really have to announce this, or show it to your co-employees (or worst, to your direct boss). This gives you a lot of lead time for you to prepare good drafts of your freshly-written resume that will come handy when job opportunities or business prospects come your way. This helps most those who have not much experience in writing (and who finds writing as a dreadful activity).

8) Of course, write an honest-to-goodness resume that has verifiable, checkable information. Remember, recruiters will actually check on the data you included. Any inconsistency may cost you your job.

9) Do you actually write down "job info" that look negative, i.e. jobs where you were actually fired for some reason? Yes, why not? This helps send out a message that you've come into terms with it, and you're ready to face this moment, and give the "best of what you've got." The recruiter will note your honesty (which apparently is a difficult quality to catch), and may even give you helpful tips so that you can present a better resume to be submitted to other recruiters.

10) Read other people's resumes. Study the format, the content, plus other items that are missing, that you think ought to be found in a well-written resume (or a winning resume that would land a job). Focus on the resumes of those who are doing the same or similar job as yours. You will learn a lot from just reading them. Learn from the mistakes of those who came ahead of you, so to say. And learn to pay it forward to others, when you got the chance.

11) As much as possible, don't undersell your credentials, just as to fit in yourself for a job that you desperately need now. This entails editing out what you have so that you will fit in the typical candidate. If it is, then it's job that's not worth your salt (as they say). It's always best to show what you have to recruiters, which is a good test of someone who is confident and capable (traits that are helpful when times are tough, or when the going gets rough in any job). If you don't land a job where you have applied for, and you have hunch that you're overqualified, chances are, the job is best done by someone else (wish him / her luck, then). And then, you may need some other set of (which is best undertaken in another article) tips and tricks.

Happy job hunting!

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Resume Writing For a Pediatrician Position

When applying for jobs, the first thing that an applicant must do once he found the perfect job that he thinks is fit for him and the position that he wants is to write a resume. A resume is a formal document which should include your contact details and qualifications regarding a certain job position. Resumes should be personalized depending on the company that you are applying for and the qualifications that a job position entails. Thus, knowing the job description of a certain position is very essential to be able to create a resume that will create a good impression to prospective employers.

For instance, if you have obtained a medical degree and was actually able to specialize in pediatrics or in children for years, then perhaps the suitable job for you is a pediatrician. Once you found the hospital where you want to work and that this hospital has an opening for the said job, then you should prepare for the application by writing down your resume.

First, however, you should note the main objective of a pediatrician and his main responsibilities. The main aim of a pediatrician is to be able to take care of children and infants. He should be very much concerned about their health specifically when it comes to diagnosis of diseases, understanding growth and giving proper care. He should also be able to work hand in hand with other health related individuals such as nurses and other doctors in ensuring the health and safety of the children on his care. Aside from these, it is also very important that you have the medical degree; you have passed the board exam such that you are already licensed and you should have proper training for about six to seven years. And all these qualifications and personal characteristics should be included in your resume for evaluation. Your contact details are also very important parts of your resume that you should never forget to include.

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How to Write a Resume - Some Great Tips

To write a perfect resume you should plan a strategy for your resume by deciding what type of resume your need to produce. Build a perfect strategy and execute it step by step. Before getting started to writing your resume, prepare for it.

Writing objective statement or summary of resume:-

This section is probably written at the top of the resume below contact information. This is the starting point of the resume so it should be powerful enough that can grab instant attention of the reader. Don't just copy-paste objective statement from the sample resume, it can hurt your resume reputation. Give sufficient time to prepare for your own unique objective. It should be 3 to 4 sentences that describe what are your relevant traits and your abilities of handling job responsibilities. Focus on employer's needs, don't tell him what type of job you want to do or what kind of work suites you. Save your job expectations for the interview. Through the objective or summary statement show the employer that you are capable to do work assigned by him.

Writing Qualifications section:-

In this section you can highlight your most sellable job relevant skills and technical certifications. This is the best place to sell your qualifications and convince the recruiter to call you for interview. Highlight your best skills and qualifications in bulleted format so the reader can have clear understanding of what you want to demonstrate them.

Writing Experiences section:-

State experiences in easily understandable format making it simple to understand what dates are of what experiences. Keep enough white space between experiences. Give detailed explanation of your experiences and show your achievements that relate to the job. If you don't have enough experiences you may also list relevant internship work, any coursework that relate to the job. Employers want to know what you learned and achieved during these experiences so it is crucial to provide detailed work explanation.

Education/Training:-

List your recent degrees and relevant qualifications with coursework and certifications. Provide passing year, grade/marks you achieved, name of the university/institutions where you appeared for these courses. If you don't provide all this information employer can assume that you are trying to hide something.

Proofread your resume:-

After you finish writing your resume don't forget to proofread it several times. It's very hard to find out own mistakes so have it proofread from friends and/or family members. Check out your resume for typos and correctness of the information. You probably don't want to take a chance of getting your application rejected for such mistakes.

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How to Write a Resume for Telecommuting Jobs

Working from home is one of the best jobs you can have right now. You don't have to worry about fueling your vehicle, paying for parking, or buying professional outfits. That's a lot of savings. You can make just as much money too. One of the things you do need for telecommuting jobs is a resume. Knowing what to include in your resume will help you get the best jobs online.

Match Your Resume to Job

Telecommuting jobs are just like any other jobs. Employers are looking for people with skills. Your resume must tell them what your skills are, or you won't get the job.

Many people believe one resume is all they need, but that's simply not true. You need a resume that shows you've performed the type of work you're applying for.

If you are applying for a data entry job, you should list all of the jobs you've had where you used your data entry skills. If you have any certifications or education that relates to entering data, those should be included.

One Page Is Enough

Hiring managers will not read more than a page. Actually, they don't even read a full page. They scan it to pick up the gist of the applicant's experience. That means you need to make sure you state what you know as detailed and in as few words as possible. That doesn't mean less is more. You must justify your experience for the position, so fill the page with enough information to prove you are the best applicant.

Include Contact Information

Many times, people forget one of the most important parts of a resume. Contact information provides an employer a way to get in touch with you for an interview. It's best to include your name, phone number, physical address, and email address.

Website URL

Employers will be impressed if you have a nice website that provides additional information about your knowledge and skills. After building a site, include the URL on your resume at the end or with your content information.

Proofread and Send It

Many employers will throw away resumes with errors. Proofread your resume and have someone else look at it too. You can then send it out with peace of mind that it's absolutely perfect. Before you know it, you'll start to hear back from employers to start one of the telecommuting jobs you've applied to.

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How to Write a Resume - 7 Tips to Make it a Great One!

You resume is your calling card. When you send out a resume, this is the first and only representation of you that your prospective employer sees. It's all very well to talk about strategies for impressing someone at a job interview, but the fact is, most applicants never even make it to the interview stage. Their resume never takes them to that level. While there is never a guarantee you will get an interview --in some cases, the job may be filled before your resume even arrives-- there are definitely steps you can take to improve your odds!

1. Clean and Easy to Read

If your resume appears cluttered or has a font that it difficult to read, you are automatically at a disadvantage before anyone even reads what is written on it. You want to have a professional looking design, an easy to read font and a layout that is easy on the eyes.

2. Correct Grammar and Spelling

Misspelled words or grammatical errors take away from your professionalism. If necessary, use a spelling and grammar check program, which are available now.

3. Address It To the Right Person

This may be a small detail, but make sure you address the resume to the right person. Usually a person's name is mentioned in the advertisement or listing.

4. Research the Company

Find out a little about the company you are applying to. You may be able to tailor your resume to fit the job better. You can also convey some knowledge about the company in your cover letter, which we will be discussing next.

5. Write a Good Cover Letter

Again, make sure you address your cover letter to the correct person. Don't write a long letter, but let them know that you are aware of who they are and what kind of business they are in.

6. Include Anything that Reveals Your Talents

Everyone knows to put their education and job history on a resume. However, you should also include anything that reveals your specific talents. You are creating the resume, so you can do it the way you want, as long as you put in the basic information that is required. If you have done some kind of freelance work, for example, or even creative projects that you never got paid for, you can include this.

7. The Internet is Your Friend

Before the days of the web, everything was simply typed out and any references had to be checked by phone or snail mail. Now, you can put websites into your resume. Of course, for references you also want to put physical addresses and phone numbers, but you can add website urls for any information about yourself that might support your cause. Just be careful -if you put your My Space page in your resume, make sure you don't have anything on there that would possibly turn someone off!

These are some ideas about how to write a good resume.

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Writing a Resume - How To Fix A Bad Resume

If your resume is prepared but there are one or more major blemishes on your document, it can seem like a panic situation. Maybe there's a hole in your work history, or maybe one of your previous jobs ended on bitter terms with your former employer. A bad spot in your resume isn't the end of the world, and it won't reduce your chances of getting the job you want to apply for. You just have to put a little spin on the blemish, meaning that you need to find a way to make the mistake seem less important, and thus less damning, or even turn the problem into seeming like a positive thing.

Large, hard-to-explain gaps in your work history from periods in your life where you were unemployed can be corrected in a manner of ways. You certainly can minimize the damage gaps do to your chances of getting a job. The first thing to do with your resume is to measure time spent on a job in years, rather than months. When noting the length of time you spent at a company, show the year you began the job and the year you left, rather than showing the year and the month.

Sometimes, people leave the workforce for a number of years, for a wide variety of reasons. Raising children is a good example of why many women tend to have years of no work history on their resume. Extensive travel is another, freelance ventures, or taking courses and getting some education are other reasons you may have gaps in your employment experience. Don't be afraid to explain the reasons that you weren't employed, and in fact, each of these reasons taught you certain skills or brought you qualifications and maturity that will be a bonus for any company. Even if you took time off work to do absolutely nothing, try to find some sort of explanation for the period of time, such as getting back on your feet and restructuring your life.

The opposite situation that causes employers reading your resume to raise an eyebrow is having too many jobs, reflecting that you've been moving from one company to another at an accelerated pace. Going from company to company or touching on many types of jobs is known as job hopping, and potential employers get the impression you may not be around at their company for long. As with gaps in your work history, note the time spent on the job in years rather than months, to try and fool the eye into thinking you stayed at jobs longer than you really did. Noting things in years will also help to try and focus your resume on your skills rather than your experience and erase any jobs that were too short term to make any real impact on your work history.

Limited qualifications, be they in training, education, or experience can also present a problem for your resume. In this situation, you'll want to emphasize your experiences other than conventional qualifications, along with whatever qualifications you do meet, while writing your resume and attending a job interview. Additionally, emphasizing skills over experience will also help your resume.

Never lie about a situation or gloss over a bad past, such as leaving a previous employer's company on bitter terms. You're not obligated to let a potential employer contact a past one, but should you have a tarnished work history, be prepared to answer questions as to why you left the job and under what circumstances. Remember one thing, if this is your situation: You don't have to tell your employer the full reasons for leaving, and you can spin the happenings around, bringing out the positive things you learned in your previous job. Be subtle with anything you put on your resume that you're trying to spin into something attractive, and be as honest as you can, all the while giving out the best information possible and holding back what might cost you the job.

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How to Write a Resume in English

Style and formatting of a resume in English are often different than those written in other languages. These steps explain how you can build a standard resume in English language.

Step 1

Write about professional experience, paid or not paid, full time or part time. Speak about your responsibilities, job title and company name.

Step 2

Write about education. Include diplomas and any other certificates you obtained, important courses names, school names relevant for the job you are applying for.

Step 3

Include other achievements and your membership in organizations.

Step 4

Choose the most relevant abilities you have for the job you are applying for. These are the most important points of your resume.

Step 5

Start your resume. Include your full name, address, phone number, email, birth date, marital status and nationality.

Step 6

Write an objective. This is a short sentence about the job you are applying for.

Step 7

Create a brief description about your education, including important information (diploma type) that is relevant to the job.

Step 8

Do a list with all your professional experience. Start with the most recent job. Focus on the relevant abilities and don't forget to mention information about company, job title and your responsibilities.

Step 9

Mention other relevant information like known foreign languages, PC knowledge, etc.

Step 10

Briefly describe your hobbies and your main points of interest.

Step 11

Finish with this sentence: References available upon request.

Other tips to build a resume in English

It would be ideal not to exceed one page. Two pages resumes are accepted when you have many jobs and a varied experience. To create professional and positive impression spacing, aligning and presentation are very important when you write a resume in English. Use dynamic and action verbs like: conducted, established, facilitated, attained, accomplished, founded, managed etc. Don't use the personal pronoun "I", use past tense verbs: "Established and managed a new sales department for the region."

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Write a Resume As Per Proper Guidelines

A résumé is generally a summary of the applicant's competencies, expertise and experience. Its objective is to provide such relevant information to the recruiter to facilitate the selection decision. In addition to the applicant's skills and capabilities, the resume should also include contact data and educational qualifications.

When you start writing a resume, it will be helpful for you to know that Curriculum Vitae and resume are not the same although intended for same purpose and share many similarities. The difference mainly lies in the length of the document and the amount of information in it. Curriculum Vitae's are much more detailed and hence go up to 5-6 pages while resumes have to be restricted to a maximum of 2 pages but preferably in one page.

Making Use of Guidelines

When it comes to educating yourself on how to write resume, refer to a number of sources and see which guidelines best fits your situation. These will help you in knowing the basics such as proper format, and the key information elements to be included. There are many internet sources that provide valuable information on the process of resume writing and even include free templates and examples to be used for guidance. But it is important to make sure that you do not copy from these directly. Hand books are another source of good information and advice in sharpening skills of resume writing but make sure that the book you refer to is not outdated as resume styles change over time.

Planning Your Resume

Planning is a key requirement of good writing and same is true when you are to write resume. State the job on a paper and on one half of the page list out the qualities, competencies and skills you need to perform that job. In the balance of the page mention the skills, qualifications, experiences and competencies you have which matches with the job requirements. This is how you make sure that the content in your resume is relevant.

Writing Concisely

When you are writing a resume, it needs to be done concisely. In contrast to curriculum vitae, a résumé will not go into detail about the accomplishments and experience of the applicant. It will only highlight and summarize what is relevant to the job in context. If you have a long track record, highlight only the ones that are relevant to the job. When it comes to qualifications, if you are a Masters Degree holder, you do not give details of your high school certificate or A/L examination. Only the Degree programs will suffice. Using bullet points and short sentences is a hall mark of effective resumes.

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How to Write a Simple Resume - A Quick and Easy Overview

Knowing how to write a simple resume is very useful. A good resume is an important part of any job seeking endeavor. It is through the resume you can let recruiters know your competence, suitability and motivation for a particular position.

Creating a good resume is more than just putting pen to paper. It requires a well thought out and systematic writing approach in order to make it stand out from other applicants. You must develop a resume that brings out the best in you. You therefore need to assess your skills and experiences and write a resume that would make you the most suitable person for the position. That said, a resume is really not that difficult to do as long as one follows a number of core steps.

A resume should consist of the following sections:

1. Contact information - Include at least two of your official names, mailing address, phone number (preferably mobile) and your email address. Your contact details give the recruiter broad range of alternatives to choose from when getting in touch with you. Using a mobile phone number ensures that you can be contacted at all times wherever you are. If you provide a fixed line, you may want to indicate what are the best times to be reached on that line e.g. evenings. Use a professional email address - refrain from using email addresses that may cast your application in negative light e.g. using IAmReally.JustAnExtremelyLazyPerson@yahoo.com has negative connotations as opposed to your-first-name.your-last-name@gmail.com which sounds more official.

2. Resume objective - Your resume objective statement should be It should be short, simple and to the point. The resume objective should somewhat summarize your credentials, skills and passion, and place your attributes in the context of the job you are applying for. Through the objective, a recruiter must start to see why you are suitable for the job.

3. Educational background - This is another mandatory aspect of a resume. List your academic credentials starting from the highest degree attained. Give details of the institutions from which each degree or certification was acquired. The dates on which each credential was earned is also important. If you are applying for an advertised position, take note of the academic qualification the recruiter requires and make sure each of these is clearly indicated in this section.

4. Work experience - Different jobs have different experience requirements. Include your working experience while making sure you indicate the name of the employer and the position held. For persons with many years experience or who have held many different positions in the past, listing each past position held may not be practical. Instead, focus on roles that are recent and the ones that are most relevant to the job applied for.

5. What do you do for fun and to relax? - This is where you would include your favorite pastime. Sports and activities you engage in for fun would come here. But be careful with what you indicate here. For instance someone who uses his/ or her free time playing computer games may be attempted to do the same during working hours. Even if you enjoy having a drink with the girls or guys, that should never make its way to your resume. Your hobbies should show you are a fun person but at the same time not lead to questions on your persona.

History is filled with job applicants who are qualified in terms of experience and education for a given position but that lost the job because of a poorly done resume. The resume is the primary document recruiters use to determine who should be contacted for an interview. That is why giving it your best shot is important.

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Writing a Resume Cover Letter

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and why you are applying to a company. It serves as your press secretary with the resume being the treaty being signed so to speak. A sharp cover letter grabs the attention of the reader, wanting him to get on the phone before the competition does. Can you write this type of document? Most people can't either.

Let's look at some ideas that you can mull over before crafting that next cover letter. When you type a resume cover letter, are you simply listing your name and the job and hoping for the best? You have got to sell yourself! Who better than to perform this task than the person who undoubtedly knows you best? What are your positive qualities? What can you offer the company in return for employment? There has to be something that makes you stand out from the crowd. This should be indicated in the first paragraph.

After you indicate where you found the job advertisement and indicate your pronounced interest in the position, make a statement about your attributes. Example "I have save my previous company 40% last year on energy alone by doing a careful audit." Now, you probably won't have something quite this extreme, but look at the bigger picture here. This makes a statement about capabilities -- this is obviously a valued employee, one who would make an impact at any company.

Be sure to follow this up with other examples of your experience in the second paragraph, indicating why you would be a great fit for this company. Finish up with another positive affirmation and one of your qualifications before thanking the reader for his/her time. Remember, sell yourself in the cover letter, and sell yourself in person. Now go write that killer cover letter. Good luck!

Until next time,

Brian

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How To Write A Graduate CV

The old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" is absolutely true when it comes to applying for a job and your CV is the first opportunity you will get to impress a potential employer. If your CV is not carefully written you may never get a second chance.

What Format Do You Use?

The difference between a Graduate CV and the CV of a person established in the workplace (sometimes called a Performance CV) is predominately one of emphasis.

A Performance CV is written in reverse chronological order, beginning with Profile, then a list of Achievements, Career History, Skills, Education, Personal Information and Interests. It is designed to highlight achievements and responsibilities in a person's career. The main emphasis is on job titles and the companies they have worked for.

As a graduate this can seem intimidating as you suddenly realise that three years hard academic study doesn't seem to provide enough experience to complete a CV.

Your emphasis, therefore, should be on the 'Profile' and 'Achievements' sections of your CV, which are in the focal point, i.e. one third down from the top of the page, where it is thought that the human eye is naturally drawn.

The format can be the same as the Performance CV because:

1. It is the most popular and therefore makes it easy for the reader to scan your CV quickly and find the information they need.

2. The 'Education' section provides a concise list of qualifications that, although valuable, may not distinguish you enough from other applicants for you to be invited for interview. Therefore this section can remain further down the CV just as it is on the Performance CV whilst a summary is written in the 'Profile' and 'Achievements' sections.

Profile
This is a statement in the focal point of your CV that summarises what you have to offer. The key is to emphasise the transferable skills gained while at Uni that will be of benefit to a potential employer. Examples could be drawn from your educational achievements, foreign travel, work experience, and involvement in clubs and voluntary work. You must be specific and concise and a full description of your skills with evidence should be written elsewhere in the CV. The reader should be able to see that the skills described in the 'Profile' are relevant to the vacancy they are trying to fill otherwise they may not bother reading any further.

Achievements

This section should be used only to highlight specific achievements that are relevant to the job for which you are applying. It is a good idea to complete it after you have written the rest of your CV. Pick out a maximum of six, preferably write them in bullet points and if you cannot think of any then leave this section out altogether.

Work Experience

Both employers and students know that the University environment is unique and very different to the full-time workplace. Employers need to have re-assurance that you have had experience in the 'real world'. Your work experience therefore is very important on your CV, whether it was a summer job, part-time work, voluntary, or an industrial placement.

Any job will have provided you with valuable skills and experience that should be highlighted to an employer and linked to the requirements of the job.

For example: A part-time job in the local petrol station provides cash-handling skills, customer service experience, diplomacy, stock control, ability to accept responsibility, able to work in a team and/or work on your own initiative, willing to learn new skills, trustworthiness, hardworking, able to cope with routine tasks.

Skills

This section gives you an opportunity to list your computer skills, languages, and any extra-curricular courses you have taken outside your degree. Make sure you include the level you have achieved, for example: fluent German, conversational Italian, regular use of all Microsoft Office Applications.

Education

Start with your most recent qualification, which may be your degree or a post-graduate course. Do not list every course or module that you have studied but include any that are relevant to the job you are applying for including presentations, projects and travel as part of your course. Only include grades if they are impressive.

A levels, or other qualifications achieved before university, should only be included if relevant.

Interests

Many professional CV writing companies advise not to include any interests, as they are rarely relevant to the job for which you are applying. However, it is a good idea to add some information about how you spend your free time for two reasons: firstly, it gives the reader a rounded picture of you as an individual; secondly, if invited for interview your interests are often discussed as a soft introduction to the interview before the more searching questions are asked. If you include interests in your CV try not to just write a list but include a fuller description of your involvement.

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Helpful Advice on "How Do I Write a Resume?"

You are probably thinking, "How do I write a resume?" Well, it is easy to write a resume once you have you have cleared up your mind. Clear up your mind and make goals. You will need a paper to jot down your points. It may be a turning moment in your life. Maybe you want to apply for a high paying job or you just want to change companies. Whatever the reason, you must have positive thoughts. Write your resume like an enthusiastic college student. A resume can show if you are happy or disappointed with your career.

Collect as much information as you can about your job. If you have never changed jobs for more than 10 years or so, you may need to find out how current resumes look like. A resume that you used a decade ago may be irrelevant. You might want to change the structure and so on. Analyze the job descriptions on job websites. If you are a Software Engineer, you might want to check out adverts for software design vacancies. Browse and compare a lot of job descriptions. Write down the details of about job requirements and so on. This will give you an idea of what the industry is expecting from applicants in this age.

Create a structure based on current resumes. Make the content unique.

The next phase involves your actual details, that is qualifications and experiences, on paper. Translate the content into your own story. One important point: your writing must be legible. Do not write minute words that require a microscope to read. Employers hate this. They don't have time to guess what you are trying to say. Check your resume by reading it again and again. If there is something that you don't like, you must revise the resume until you are satisfied.

Concentrate on writing a powerful resume that cannot be ignored by your employer. A powerful resume is like a good salesman who doesn't take a long time to seal the deal. If you have written ten or more resumes that do not elicit a response, then you are doing something wrong. When you are called for an interview, the purpose of your resume ends. You need to talk and convince the manager that you are what you said on your resume. It is therefore important to write an accurate resume, that does not put you at loggerheads with your statements.

You should be confident when you are called for an interview. Most of the times, it means that the company is serious with you. Your resume should not digress or postulate. If your resume sounds like a lecture, the manager may be upset.

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Resume Rescue - How to Write a Strong Objective Statement That Gets YouMore Interviews

The objective statement is the most misused - and often abused - section in a resume. And that's a shame, since it's right at the top, and sets the tone for the rest of resume.
The mistake most people make is focusing on your own wants and needs, rather than the employer's need.
I can't tell you how bad it is to write about what you want to get out of the job, things like: "A rich and rewarding job that allows me to grow while utilizing my strengths" (Yes, people really do write objectives like this!)
Here's another real-life example from a resume that came across my desk: "A personally satisfying position that exhibits all of my potential. Expansion on my experience combining FIX Protocol with TCP/IP and Front End connectivity including implementation of the Network, client through server. This includes managing new and existing projects that will increase liquidity for the firm and resourcefulness of the Network and User-base that I maintain."
As a hiring manager, I'd read that and think, "Hiring this person will be like taking on a second job! He wants me to ensure that he is personally satisfied, reaching his potential, and expanding his experience? I don't even know anything about him yet. I need someone to fill a void I currently have -- not a prima donna who is making demands before he begins. No, thanks!"
Save demands like these (even requests) and salary requirements for AFTER the interview process and you've received an offer. That's when you're in a position to ask for what you want.
The fix: Make your objective statement a single, focused statement that "hooks" your next boss by describing your best qualification. It should only be about the industry and the job function that you are interested in.
Here's an example of an effective Objective Statement: "A c++ programming position, in the financial services industry, using my 10 years experience in order-state management for Bond Trading."
Imagine yourself as the hiring manager. Can't you just see that person working for you? "Oh yes," you think, "This person can help me, they know what they are talking about, and I want that person's expertise on my team!" That's what you want them to come away with.
The purpose of your resume as a whole is to intrigue the reader enough to call you in for an interview. So your resume should keep 'em reading, by giving them what they're hoping to find -- a candidate who is looking to fill their need.
One-Minute Makeover: First ask yourself, do you need an objective statement? Only career changers and recent graduates do. If you are looking for a similar job, in the same industry you are currently in, leave it off.
If you do need an objective statement, make sure yours mentions these 3 things and nothing more: The type (and level) of position you're aiming at; the specific industry (if it differs from the one you're in); and your strongest qualifications and skills for that job.

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