Category: Getting Ahead
The Job Search - The Resume
By jon on Mar 19, 2009 | In Getting Ahead | Send feedback »
I am very fortunate to work for a company that is doing well despite the foul economy. Despite that security, though, I am still searching for a part-time position so I can tuck away a little extra cash and pay down my debt faster.
Resume
It has been a while since I mounted a job search, and my resume showed it. I spent a few minutes updating job descriptions and correcting a few dates, but I really wanted to update the format of my resume to try to grab the attention of the interviewers. I found a few resources to help:
- Some advice from Free Money Finance about the use of the "Objective" on the resume. I removed my objective long ago and replaced it instead with a list of "Strengths." Occasionally I tailor the strengths to the job I am applying for, but for the most part they'll work with any position.
- Some information about the different Resume formats (Chronological, Functional, Chrono-Functional, Hybrid, Print, Web-based, etc.), and how to decide on the best format for you.
- The WikiHow page for Resume writing provides step-by-step instructions including videos.
Resume writing is far from a science. It is more important now than ever to have a Resume that stands out from the competition. The goal is to have a Resume that provides an interviewer with enough information about your skills, qualifications, and experience, but doesn't overwealm them with too much detail.
