Writing a really great resume

June 13, 2012|employees, How to find a job| No comments yet

It is tough to get a job these days in this economy. Despite the fact that experts say the the economy is getting better, it is still quite a rat race to to get a really good job. This is especially true for those who have just come out out of college, spent a lot of money and time on college and are really ready to enter a very competitive workforce. In this case your resume is your golden ticket to the candy shop. In words, your resume must describe you and it has to be done quickly and precisely. Your personality, intelligence and willingness to do whatever it takes to make a company the best it can be must flash on one sheet of paper.

When writing you resume the first thing that you need to remember is that it is ok to brag about yourself. This is all about you and you do want to shine. At the top of the resume make sure that you put your contact information so it is not difficult to find. Next, write a quick summary about yourself and let the employer know who you are. Talk about your achievements in former jobs, your goals, and what you have done to improve the overall outcome of other companies. This should be a fairly short summary and not the same as your cover letter.

Next detail your job experience beginning with your most recent job. Make sure you include the title of the job and your specific duties. Then take a minute to let the employer know how you made the company better by being an employee. Let them know your accomplishments and you met your goals.

Next, add your education. Make sure you tout your best subjects and grades. This used to not really matter but with today’s competition it does.

Take a few minutes to talk about your favorite hobbies and things you like to do. Yes you are looking for a job, but it is important for your future employer to know that you are also human and have a sense of humor.

Finally, even if your employer does not ask for them, add at least two references. This can be the most nerve wracking part of a resume, but you need to find at least two people that could say something good about you is they were called. It is possibly they won’t be, but it shows your future employer that you are confident in who you are and not afraid f anything in your past.