Making a resume (1 Viewer)

[Benovista]

I wanna make a top notch new resume... any tips?

 

[Lou_86]

- dont lie..
- make it clear and concise
- put down all ur major school achievments and sport stuff

 

[theone123]

I wanna make a top notch new resume... any tips?

do a interactive resume from Drake.

 

[biggles04]

I remember a thread like this...from about a week ago.
Why don't you search for it, mate - get your tips.

 

[biggles04]

Google "resume".

Modify your resume for each different job application. Put abilities/qualifications/experience relevant to the job you're applying for, on top. Personally I don't bother putting school marks if they're too high- they might think you're "too smart for the job"

...this thread was solved 6 days ago...why are you bumping it?

 

[Benovista]

Dont apologize. Its my thread and your the only one who gave me a decent answer.

Thankyou.

 

[biggles04]

I didn't know I was bumping it. If I did I sincerely apologise for sending this resolved thread back up to the top of the pile.

lol - I wasn't trying to be mean

 

[..:MizJay:..]

use the template from microsoft word. its all there for u, u just have to fill in ur real details. they look good too

 

[peteski01]

find some professional sample ones, they're really good

 

[biggles04]

use the template from microsoft word. its all there for u, u just have to fill in ur real details. they look good too

find some professional sample ones, they're really good

You may not believe it but employers have lives too. They use the internet.
They also were once applying for their first job.
You two are giving really poor advice to this poor kid who's trying to find a job.

Employers know that you didn't do it. Especially if you use a Word template. I've seen all the templates in Word, they are the worst form of resumes you could ever, ever use.
Always start from scratch; your own plain, simple design.

Put your name up the top larger than everything else.
Make sure your contact details are on the first page along with your Date of Birth.
List your experience.
Then list your qualifications and attainments.
Then your education.
Then your referees. State that you will make references available upon request (never, ever hand an employer a folder with all of your references, certificates, etc in it.)
Lastly list any other relevent skills you have (eg. computer skills if you will need them for the job).
and you're done.

Good luck!

 

[Komaticom]

How long are the "professional" resumes? Mine's conveniently a page, due to my limited qualifications and experience, being 18 and all.

 

[biggles04]

How long are the professional resumes? Mine's conveniently a page.

my resume is quite lengthy; 4 pages. But that's the one I keep for myself and don't hand out. If I were to go for a job now, I'd change it and make it short; I'd only keep relevent stuff in there. Still, it would not be as short as a page if I want to list all relevent experience and qualifications. However, I'm quite happy where I am.

 

[Komaticom]

So you make a detailed resume, then tone it down to suit the job you're applying for? I.e. delete the irrelevant stuff.

Never thought of that...

Perhaps someday, maybe someday, I will cross the 1-page-resume boundary and become a man with a multi-paged-resume. Someday...

 

[biggles04]

So you make a detailed resume, then tone it down to suit the job you're applying for? I.e. delete the irrelevant stuff.

Never thought of that...

Perhaps someday, maybe someday, I will cross the 1-page-resume boundary and become a man with a multi-paged-resume. Someday...

Yes, it helps to start a new document and copy/paste relevent parts of your resume.
Employers are looking for someone with experience relevent to the position, we don't wish to be bored with all the crap you've done in your life.

I've read resumes from school students whom list every single little achievment or involvment they've participated in during their entire school life. Completely irrespectable.

 

[Komaticom]

No wonder no one wants to hire me!
Back to the drawing board.

 

[hessie]

a tip.. write a short two page max resume, and write an application letter for each particular job you're applying for briefly explaining why you're the right person and what qualities you have that others don't.

 

[Komaticom]

You mean "cover letter".

 

[biggles04]

You mean "cover letter".

yes, a cover letter is what they are referring to.

They are quite correct.

 

[peteski01]

You may not believe it but employers have lives too. They use the internet.
They also were once applying for their first job.
You two are giving really poor advice to this poor kid who's trying to find a job.

Employers know that you didn't do it. Especially if you use a Word template. I've seen all the templates in Word, they are the worst form of resumes you could ever, ever use.
Always start from scratch; your own plain, simple design.

Put your name up the top larger than everything else.
Make sure your contact details are on the first page along with your Date of Birth.
List your experience.
Then list your qualifications and attainments.
Then your education.
Then your referees. State that you will make references available upon request (never, ever hand an employer a folder with all of your references, certificates, etc in it.)
Lastly list any other relevent skills you have (eg. computer skills if you will need them for the job).
and you're done.

Good luck!

i hate you biggles.

 

[biggles04]

i hate you biggles.

Why? I got repped 4 times for that advice....