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    Default real job people, can you help me?

    I'm looking for a receptionist/secretary day job and have quite a few contacts lined up thanks to people from my club, but I'm having trouble making a resume because I don't remember (and can't find) the proper format of one.

    I talk about previous work experience, skills, and what else? And in what order? PLEASE HELP ME!!!

    Does anyone know the proper format of a resume?


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    Default Re:real job people, can you help me?

    If you have MS Word, you can usually click on "File" then click "New" and then a box will come up that will have all kinds of templates in them. You can use one of the templates for Resumes.

    Good luck!

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    Default Re:real job people, can you help me?

    YOUR NAME
    Address Line 1
    Address Line 2
    City, State/Province Postal Code
    Phone: (000) 555-2468
    Email: [email protected]




    OBJECTIVE: Your own entry goes here.


    QUALIFICATIONS
    Using action words to maximize the impact, describe how your background and strengths would make you a strong candidate for the position you are seeking. This section should be concise, contain action words, and should sell your most marketable experiences and abilities.


    EDUCATION
    19xx-19xx Degree obtained, school name
    19xx-19xx Degree obtained, school name


    EMPLOYMENT
    20xx-20xx Position, Name of Company
    In the same manner as above, describe your current job responsibilities. Be concise; remove all unnecessary words and phrases. Include the specific results of your actions or decisions to demonstrate your contribution.


    19xx-19xx Position, Name of Company
    In the same manner as above, describe your next job.


    19xx-19xx Position, Name of Company
    In the same manner as above, describe your next job.


    19xx-19xx Position, Name of Company
    In the same manner as above, describe your next job.



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    Default Re:real job people, can you help me?

    hows that?

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    Awsome! Thank you so much Blade!!! XOXO!


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    Default Re:real job people, can you help me?

    Blade's resume format is great. Just remember to keep it short, one page if possible. The job market is so crazy nowadays, nobody has time to read through a huge, long resume. Recently, my company (my day job, large corporation) was looking for a lobby receptionist and they posted it on monster.com. This was a fairly low-paying position; hourly, not salaried, pretty crappy hours and they had 600 applicants in 24 hours. They had to pull the listing. There were even people who were willing to relocate from Kentucky and Missouri to Dallas. It was insane. I'm just glad I don't work in HR!

    I'm sure you'll do great! Good luck!!
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    Blade's outline is the standard format but do not forget 3 things
    1. The cover letter connecting what you can do to what they want. It is also brief but 9/10 times it is what gets people to read the resume.

    2. Add as appopriate a line with skills-programs you know like office, technical programs and the like which indicate they do not have to teach you how to do basics.

    3. Have someone else read it carefully and critique it. A single mistake in a resume like a "there" which should be "their" can kill you.

    Also consider having 2 copies of it which emphasize different skillsets.

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    Great advice monty!

    Seraya.


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    DOn't European resumes give more personal info like marital status, age weight and pictures? I remember coming across this several times. Maybe G.B. doesn't follow the same guidelines?.........
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    PM me. In conjunction with my experience in the medical insurance field, I was also a Human Resource administrator (hiring, firing, company policies etc..) I'd be more than happy to assist you with your resume.


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    Oh yes, one more thing. NOTHING PERSONAL on your resume. Do not put your Date of birth, gender, religious affliations, ethnic background etc. EEOC guidelines and fair labor practices... just PM me or email me directly, I'd be happy to help you.


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    Recently I have been in the resume business also. I finally had one typed up at a resume service (see yellow pages) They unkindly put it in pdf format, but was very professional.

    I then had a lady convert it to a word file. The secret is to save the version you really like and then tailor it for each job you apply for.
    I have five versions for various types of companies and jobs.

    Word 2002-2003 had a resume template and you can use your word manual to choose a format and go with it.

    I never hired people on the basis of resumes, but I did have to file it with the home office personnel file and needed the data on it to fill out the computer records to get someone on payroll, benefits, withholding, life insurance and all that stuff.

    The resume run around is what I call it. Then after they decide to hire you, they will sit you in a room and you will fill out employment forms anyway.

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    I'm repsonsible for the hiring in my office, after advertisement the HR office usually forwards all qualified applicants to me. They look specifically at whether you have the necesssary qualifications for the advertised position. If the advertisement specifically states certain criteria make sure that is in your resume. I'll tell you the first thing I look for is a cover letter expressing exactly what position you are looking for and your professional goals. If you want me to spend the time going through the hiring process, spend and equally amount of time putting together a concise, smart resume and cover letter. Blade's suggested format and Monty's suggestions are very good. I would not suggest placing any personnel information on your resume (likes/dislikes, marital status, children, etc.) because I'm mainly interested if you can do the job. In the end I'm going to look at overall qualifications and interest in the position. That will at least open the door for the interview where the final hiring decision is made. Also make sure you use quality paper, and have the resume reviewed by several people to avoid mistakes. If by reading the resume I get the impression that someone is not putting enough time into it, why should I put alot of my time into hiring them. Hope this helps, and good luck.

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    Unless you're a recent graduate or are expecting to graduate very soon, education should not be the first thing you list. And I agree about the cover letter, that can make or break whether they call you. Also I'd like to mention that following up on your end is critical. And if you've been granted an interview, follow that up with a quick "thank you" reiterate what you can offer them, you're looking forward to a mutually beneficial blah blah blah...

    They like to hear from people who sound like they really want the job. You wouldn't believe how many people sound like dickheads when they're offered a position. I was in HR as well and would be totally appalled when I'd call somebody to offer them a fucking job and some jealous girlfriend would get all snippy and ghetto with me "Who's THIS?"

    oh yes and everybody is right about not mentioning any personal info. I didn't realize that was the norm in Europe but in the USA it's a definate no-no. No gender, no marital status, no religious affiliation. Unless it somehow pertained to the job...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nina link=board=1;threadid=8878;start=msg105084#msg1050 84 date=1083685336
    DOn't European resumes give more personal info like marital status, age weight and pictures? I remember coming across this several times. Maybe G.B. doesn't follow the same guidelines?.........
    oops.. for some reason I thought Seraya was the original poster...Perhaps the champagne from last night hadn't yet worn off
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    I didn't see it mentioned, but in college (before I graduated, they gave us a week long class on effective resume writing) they told us if you can keep it under a page, do it. Most employers don't like looking over 3 pages. They like looking over one simple page with all of the details on it.

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    As someone else mentioned, you also need a clear concise cover letter that addresses the specific job you're applying for. A suggested format: 1st paragraph: one sentence indicating why you're writing, eg. answering an ad you saw in xyz paper. 2nd: summarize your qualifications (education, experience) for this specific job; if the ad lists certain qualifications they're looking for, address each one mentioned. 3rd: why you think you're perfect for the job (can be omitted if the 2nd para is long.) Final para: what action do you want next - eg. ask for interview, tell them when you're available, how to get hold of you quickly. Everybody with half a brain has a nice resume but you'd be amazed how few take the time to write a good cover letter. Use it to set you apart. Make it brief and factual, keep the BS to a minimum. And make it specific to the job you're applying for - write a separate letter for each job. And not too much info, that's what the interview is for. The purpose of a letter and resume is to get an interview, not to get the job. You do that in person by dressing appropriately, asking good questions and being confident. For every interview assume that they are going to offer the job to you, then ask the questions you need to have answered in order to decide if you want it. That makes the best possible impression. You should interview them as much as they interview you.
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