| Landing a good job will depend a lot on your education | | | | for different positions as well. An artist likely would |
| and work history. Also important is how well you do | | | | want a more creative piece whereas an engineer a |
| during the interview process. But, if you can't get your | | | | more basic one. * Provide basic information. This |
| foot in the door, you most likely can blame your | | | | means basics about education, work history, skills and |
| resume. If you're going for a job you're qualified for, the | | | | personal information such as telephone number and |
| resume is key to opening the door. | | | | address. * Give them enough information to get their |
| Many people believe they need to lie on their resumes | | | | interest without boring them. Personnel directors do not |
| to even get an interview. This is not so. Employers, at | | | | have the time to read five-page resumes. Keep yours |
| least many of them, check references and | | | | short, compelling and to the point and you'll capture |
| background before they call people in for interviews. | | | | their attention. Make it so long they need to take a |
| So, if a lie is present, you may not even get a call. Or, if | | | | lunch break to read it, and your resume might end up in |
| checking isn't done on the front end, it will be done if a | | | | the trash. * Be clear and concise with wording. Don't |
| problem arises. If you lied to get the job, there could be | | | | embellish. Tell the truth, but do it well. * If you're writing |
| legal actions taken. So, either way, you lose. Save | | | | a cover letter, keep this short, but explain why you |
| yourself the hassle and be honest on a resume. | | | | want the job and why you're the best person for it. |
| Over and above being honest on a resume, there is | | | | Remember, you're selling yourself here. Your skills and |
| an art to creating one for different positions. A resume | | | | knowledge or ability to learn are your products, play |
| is an extension of the person applying for a job. It | | | | them up! |
| should speak to its readers about the person's | | | | Once a resume has been crafted, be certain to read it |
| competence, skills and abilities. It should tell them this "is | | | | over very carefully. Companies do not want to hire |
| the one I want" before an interview even takes place. | | | | people who cannot fill out basic forms. For almost |
| To make sure your resume gets the attention you | | | | every supervisory position going, there is at least one |
| deserve from potential employers, here are some | | | | resume that comes in from someone who wants to |
| basic tips: * Go after jobs you're qualified for. Don't | | | | be a "manger" instead of a "manager." Don't rely on |
| apply for a rocket science position with a degree in | | | | spell check on a computer either or you're likely to be |
| English and expect to get a phone call. Be realistic | | | | looking for that manger's position and a good "car" |
| about your background, education and skills. * Tailor a | | | | instead of "career." |
| resume for the employer. If you're going for a sales | | | | A resume is the first selling point for a person seeking |
| job, state your objectives in that field clearly. If you | | | | a job. A well-written resume can open doors. A poorly |
| want to be an artist, say that and where you'd like to | | | | written one can close them and keep them that way. |
| go in the field. Different resume styles should be used | | | | Be clear, concise and honest. |