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Resume Writing
and Job Search
Encouragement
Finding a job these days is a job in itself. It
requires persistence, a well-groomed errorfree resume, and a resilient spirit for the
hunt for the right fit. It may mean not
hearing back from countless applications
and unsuccessful interviews, especially
when employers already have someone
internal in mind. However, we have to try
and try again and ensure that we are on
websites that bring direct leads to multiple
jobs to us. Whatever you do, never give up.
There is something out there for you. It may
take time, but it will come. I once was
searching for a job in 2002 after my job
ended due to a bankruptcy filing. I worked
multiple temp jobs before finding a
permanent job two years later, but I stayed
the course knowing that it would eventually
come.
The first step in landing a job is ensuring
that you have a great resume that will get
you noticed.
There are some truths and myths about
what a resume should entail but here are a
few must haves.
Written by Sabrina Brown, MBA
Photography Credit: Richard Finch
1) A good resume should have a
good opening like a professional
summary that summarizes your
skill set and experiences. The
objectives are no longer commonly
used.
2) A good resume can be written in
a few different ways to include
chronological, functional, or a
combination of the two. The most
commonly used is chronological,
where your most current job is
listed and others in reverse order.
Functional resumes are good when
you have gaps in employment.
3) Organizations that you support
can be listed to show that you are
actively involved and give back.
4) Bring key accomplishments to
the forefront on your resume to
show that you have contributed
special talents, increased revenue,
or improved processes.
5) Using “I” in a resume is a no, no!
They already know you are the
subject, so write each sentence as if
you have already said it.
6) Use strong verbs, adjectives, and
proper sentence structure.
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