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The articles in this section cover topics ranging from common resume blunders to understanding hiring managers' criteria.

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Resumes That Sell

A resume won't get you a job. But a resume will get you an interview, so sweat it a little, knowing you can always revise it if you need to.


The Purpose of a Good Resume and Its Formats

Think of your resume package as a sales document that illustrates your skills and experience. It should be written clearly and concisely, outlining the pertinent information that illustrates your qualifications for the position.


Types of Resume Readers

A good resume acts like a good advertisement, enticing the reader to learn more about you through personal contact. It should include only the facts and features - the selling points - that are relevant to the readers interests and needs.


Preparing a Scannable Resume

There's a new technology that could help you find your next job. It's called electronic applicant tracking, and it's being used by leading businesses and organizations.


Important Resume Components

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/ WORK EXPERIENCE/ CAREER BACKGROUND

For more recent jobs (those held within the past 10 years), it is reasonable to list each job assignment within each organization. Include dates of employment, followed by the company name and a one-sentence description of the scope of the company (e.g., annual sales, number of employees, principal products or services). Then, give your job title, followed by a sentence describing your responsibilities. If possible, include figures, such as annual sales, number of subordinates, or the size of the territory. After each recent job, append some of your most impressive and applicable accomplishments, specifying the action you took and the result of that action quantified in percentages and dollars wherever possible. The amount of detail for each job should diminish as you reach further back. (Jobs of more than 10 to 15 years ago can be summarized in a single line.)


Resume Do's and Don'ts and Resume Summary

Your resume reflects your professionalism. Follow this list of do's and don'ts based on the feedback of many resume readers to be sure that you make the best possible first impression:


Special Situations in Resume Components

STARTING AT THE BOTTOM

Newcomers to any field must contend with the dilemma that bedevils all entry-level candidates how do you get hired in a business world that wants experienced people? Many people find themselves in this position: recent high school and college graduates, foreign born immigrants with no local experience, and those returning to the workforce after long sabbaticals.


Accounting resume and sample cover letter

Many people have wanted to get into the accounting field of work, so finding an accounting resume and sample cover letter can be a very valuable tool in getting you into the right company so you can do what you love. The Internet is a great resource to find an accounting resume and sample cover letter. If you take the time to search for it, you will be presented with many, many places who are more than willing to share with you what they have created.


Autobiographical sketch resume

There really is no such thing as an autobiographical sketch resume per se. While a resume is a brief sketch of your employment and education history, you won't want to include any personal information on your resume which is why some companies ask you to provide a written autobiographical sketch along with your resume when applying for a job. Although they are two different documents, the two collectively together are referred to as a single document called an autobiographical sketch resume.


Basic cover letter for a resume samples

Crafting a cover letter might seem like a tantamount task for some people, but you can find some basic cover letter for a resume samples in many places on the Internet. There are all sorts of web sites that are dedicated to helping people get jobs just with their resumes and cover letters. You should really take advantage of their services so that you can put your best foot forward when applying for a job. When you have a great resume and a great cover letter, you will have a better chance of getting the call for an interview.


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