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By John Rivers
Your resume is your sales person. Long before you personally
get to meet a potential employee or have an interview your
resume will be fighting your corner on your behalf. It is
essential, then, that you create an effective resume. Your
resume will be one of hundreds, if not thousands, that
employers will see so you should ensure that it really stands
out and promotes your services. The exact approach your resume
will take will depend on you and your circumstances.
School leavers and graduates will not have very much in the
way
of work experience to place on a resume. If you fall into this
category then you should pay particular attention to your
academic achievements. Point out any other facts pertaining to
your school life and the rest of your life that can be drawn
on
when you get a job. If you successfully completed work
experience then include this and give details of the tasks you
performed.
On the other hand if your experience has been gained in the
work place and you have little in the way of formal
qualifications then you should use your employment history to
your advantage. Talk about the roles in a little more detail
and describe the tasks you undertook. The more advanced or the
more trusted a particular role was, the more you should draw
upon that in your description.
A highly effective resume will also include an accomplishment
section with each qualification or job section that is
relevant. You can include graduation, or you could include
particular work related accomplishments. Remember, there is a
chance that somebody else has equal skills or qualifications
to
yourself but by using your accomplishments as your main
benefit
you will still stand out and make a positive impression. As
well as your covering letter your resume is the most important
thing you have in your bid to win a job.
About The Author: John Rivers is webmaster of Resume
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