PLEASE HELP!!!! I really need to know how to make, and what to put down on an important job resume?!!!???!!?

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PLEASE HELP!!!! I really need to know how to make, and what to put down on an important job resume?!!!???!!?

Answer 1

The simplest way to put together a resume is to look at the Word Document program in your computer. They normally have a pre-formatted 'resume writer' within the program and all you have to do is fill in the blanks with your experience etc.  Another suggestion is to research for a resume online similar to your own age / job experience and use it as a guideline.

Answer 2

This will get you started but you may want to spend an afternoon in the library or at a book store to take a look at some reference material.

There are lots of ways to write a resume but since this sounds like it's  your first one it's probably best to keep it simple. Always have your name and contact information centered at the top. You should include address, phone numbers, email address and possibly website. Also, in today's digital world it is best to take a critical look at any website, facebook page, etc. that you might have since there's a good chance that potential employers will take a look. Purge your site of anything that employers might find questionable since many jobs have been lost due to pictures of drinking, partying, or questionable speech. It may not seem fair but it's the way it is.

The style and look should be simple and professional - no oddball fonts, good white or off-white paper, no pictures or decorative things unless you are applying for a creative or art oriented job.

After the contact info you can put a sentence or two about you and the type of job you are seeeking. Obviously, you want to tailor this to the particular job you're applying for.  Most people just label this as Career Objectives of may have no label at all.

This takes you to the body. There are numerous ways to do this depending on your experience level. Typically, most will start with their most previous employment and work backwards. Include the company, position or title and dates you worked there. When you list your previous employment, make sure that you don't just list the tasks but also talk about the skills and accomplishments. Also, don't talk about he skills in an abstract way but use action. An example would be instead of saying "a party was planned for 300 people" you could say "Coordinated a party for over 300 people including planning the menu, hiring of all contract workers, etc."

You should also include any volunteer or non-professional things that relate to the position you're applying for.  Anything that involves working with the public will always be good to include since it shows some interpersonal interaction which will apply to any job.

After that you can include your education followed by any awards, publications, professional organizations, etc. Last, you can include a statement about references available upon request and have them prepared on a separate sheet you can take to an interview.

Things that you DON'T want to include: marital status, religious affiliation, hobbies (unless it relates to the job) or a picture. None of these are important to a company and in some cases can cause problems.

If you're still looking for more info, the library or any bookstore will have many books showing all sorts of examples. Also, you can usually find some decent examples on-line. Lastly make absolutely sure that you don't have any typos, use slang or text-message abbreviations in your resume or cover letter since these are usually the kiss of death. Good luck.