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Resume Writing 101

The Silhouette’s song, “Get a Job” was a #1 hit in 1958 but in 2010, people aren’t singing. If they were, the tune might be called, “I can’t find a job!”

In today’s world economy, too many companies are downsizing and too many individuals are having to reinvent themselves after receiving a dreaded pink slip. The market can be so tough, that the specialized area of which the individual had experience and expertise might be shutting him or her out due to the competition or market. Career Centers are buzzing with people at the computers, searching for anything, just to survive. Many make the decision to look into other careers because their expert skills are transferable. Once the decision is made to become a career-changer, the old, dusty resume just doesn’t cut it.

If it’s been years since you’ve prepared a resume, you might not know where to start. There are many resume services but too many charge a ridiculous high fee, just for creating a document that you could have created yourself, if  you only knew how.

WinWay

WinWay Resume is a great software program that can be downloaded onto your computer. It helps you create an impressive and winning resume,that reads like it was written by a professional writer. Creating cover letters and resumes have never been so easy!

• It provides job specific keywords and phrases that relate to the career you’re pursuing. For example, if you select “Teacher”, a pop up will appear and you can decide what job phrase or key words you want to use.
• 350 different styles and designs are available and they print beautifully.
• It has a “Free Resume Share iPhone App” that makes it possible to send your resume to a potential employer by phone. It gives you instant access to answers on job application questions.
• You can upload the resume onto your computer in various formats (MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HTML and more.)
• It’s compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, as well as Windows Server 2003/2008 and later, both 32-bit and 64-bit. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,689,431.
• You get instant access to Twitter job postings and can respond immediately to them.
• It has a LinkedIn Widget for resume targeting.
• There is a 90 day money back guarantee.

The program is definitely worth checking out ! Review it for yourself at this link: WinWay Resume Deluxe 14

Write it yourself:

If you’re “old school” and still want to write it on your own, there are some important considerations and key information that you need to include.

• HEADING: Your resume has to begin with your name, address, contact information (cell and email) and your business website (if  it’s your business). There are many ways to format this information: in the center of the header, on the left hand side of the header, on the right hand side of the header. It’s up to the individual’s preference but your name should be first and stand alone. Make it all caps and bold to have it stand out. Under your name list the address and contact information. You can separate this information using bullets or short horizontal lines. The third line should be the web address of your business.

• In general, today’s resume doesn’t have to include an “OBJECTIVE” section. If you are applying for the job, your cover letter will include the title of the job you are seeking.

• Many times employers want to scan the resume, looking for specific skills and areas of expertise and accomplishment. For this reason it is essential to include a section after your heading. You can title this section as  “SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS-” or ‘AREAS OF EXPERTISE’. Use bullets under the titled section to summarize these skills. Use adjectives and verbs after each bullet. It can be in phrases like: “self-motivated, driven to succeed, articulate, solid ability to streamline processes” etc.

• BODY: This is the section for your job experience, listing your current job or last job first. You can use the title: “-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-” Include the employer’s name, location and dates (i.e. May 2010 to Present). Then list your title and under that write a short description of your areas of expertise or contributions. Don’t just list your  “to-do list” with your present or past company. Try to show what you were successful at. For example, instead of saying “write articles” say “highlighted in company directory for successful publications in Woman’s Day Magazine; Nominated lead writer by co-workers creating biographies and received recognition as “newest and brightest writer” in 2009″ etc.

• To shorten your resume (most employers like a one page resume), use a section after the body for “-ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE-” List here jobs that may not related to the job you are seeking, but provide insight to the employer for your job history. No description of the job is necessary. Just list the employers name, location of the past job and the years you were there (i.e.; 2004-2009) and your title.

• EDUCATION: List the name of the school, location of the school, years attended and under the Institutions name, list your degree or any certificates you earned. If you attended graduate school, that institution is listed before your undergrad college.

• AWARDS/HONORS: List your nominations, honors and any scholarship or award you received

• REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: This stands alone.

OTHER RESOURCES:

These books I’ve purchased and recommend. They might assist you with your job-hunting. They are hyper-linked to Amazon.com.

• “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2011: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers” by Richard N. Bolles
• “101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions” by Ron Fry (6th Edition)
• “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Perfect Cover Letter” by Susan Ireland
• “Knock ‘em Dead Resumes: Features the Latest Information on: Online Postings, Email Techniques, and Follow-up Strategies” by Martin Yate
• “Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0: 1,001 Unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job” by Jay Conrad Levinson

CONTACT ME:

For a reasonable fee, I can write the resume and cover letter for you. Check out my price listing on my business site and receive a free quote. Here’s the link: writers1stop.com

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