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5 Tips to Successful Resume`
Writing
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List Your Technical Skills
In today’s world of technology, it is important that
you’re equipped with computer skills even as a teen.
Take some time to bullet point the technical knowledge you’ve
obtained over the years. This includes the software programs
you can operate (i.e. Word, Excel, Peachtree Accounting,
and Internet Explorer). List stuff you learned in a tech
class. Although this section isn’t a requirement,
this will eliminate extra interview questions and help the
employer evaluate your skills.
Fluff Your Employment History
How you list your employment, history depends on the type
of position you’re applying for. Sometimes, you should
eliminate the less significant positions to increase the
odds of your resume` being noticed. Here is an example:
Joan worked at a retail store for 9 months and an ice cream
shop for 3 months. Both jobs required her to deal with customers
directly. Joan had an opportunity to apply for a job in
sales for a major manufactory, but she was afraid she couldn’t
write an impressive resume` from her employment history.
By combining the months spent on both teen jobs, the employer’s
eye picks up she has worked in customer service for a year
verses 9 months in retail and 3 months serving ice cream.
April 2000 to March 2001 Customer Service
Nu-Lady Retail and Macs Ice Cream Shop
Again, put yourself in the employer’s shoes. What
are you looking for in an employee? A job history that shows
you’ve moved from one job to the next will not win
you an interview.
Closing with Education & Certificates
In the end, your employer will want to know how much education
you have, where you went to school, and if you’re
trainable. End with a ‘bang’ and include any
continuing education courses you’ve taken and certificates
you’ve achieved.
Summer High School 3.0 Grade Average Computers
Business School 4.0 Grade Average Management
Smith College 3.0 Grade Average Associate Degree
People Skills Certificate of Achievement
Most target resumes` are clear cut and only provide the
employer with information that pertains to the position
you’re applying for. Don’t be afraid to ‘fluff’
up the content with truthful facts. Never exceed one page
of content if you can help it, and write the content so
it is easy to read using layman terms. You can impress them
with your personality at the interview.
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