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50 Resume Tips to Propel
Your Job Search to the Next Level
(Step-by-Step
Approach to Resume Writing) - Part 1 |
A good
resume is the first step to a successful job search.
Following is a step-by-step approach to resume writing
that is sure to show results.
Introspection
1) So you've made up your mind. You need a job. The
first thing to do is actually to stop for a moment and
take a day or two to go through your past and put things
in perspective. Relive your life at work, your lows,
your highs, your good days, and your bad days. Figure
out what you want out of your next job.
2) After the initial introspection, you should have a
clearer idea of what you want for yourself. Looking for
a job is not only about the employer. That's a common
mistake that most people make. It's also about you. What
do you want? Unless and until you figure out what you
really want, you won't put in the effort.
Basic Resume
3) Now that you have an idea of what you want, the next
step is to elaborate a rough version of what will become
your resume. Let's call this version your "basic
resume." Try to recollect in the most comprehensive way
possible all that you did in the past. Write down what
comes to your mind in chronological order.
4) Use this opportunity to verify the information
contained in your resume (dates, numbers, name of
employers, etc.). This basic resume will become your
source document.
Initial Assessment
5) After learning of an opening, ask yourself: "Do I
want this position?"
6) If you are interested in the position, ask yourself
whether you think you are qualified for it.
7) If you think you are qualified for it, ask yourself
whether you have a chance.
8) If you think you have a chance, apply. Otherwise,
look for the next opportunity.
9) Why not apply to as many jobs as possible? There are
three reasons that come to mind:
- Because applying to as many jobs as possible does not
guarantee success; it could actually guarantee failure.
Why? Because it means that you haven't done your
homework. Remember, looking for a job is not about the
employer; it's about you. It's about what you want. Once
you know what you want, work towards your goal. If you
look at your job search from "what the employer wants,"
you adopt a passive stance, hoping that someone will
hire you. Make things happen; don't hope.
- Because the key to success is to send out targeted
applications. As you will soon find out, sending out
targeted applications is time consuming.
- Because the measure of success is not to find any job,
but to find a job that you truly want and one that will
make you happy.
Background Information Gathering
10) If you are responding to a job posting, make sure to
read it carefully to search for clues as to what the
recruiter is looking for in the ideal candidate. If you
obtained your lead through networking, ask for details
from your contact person regarding the position. |
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