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  • Feb 22, 2007, 10:29 PM
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    Resume
    How to make an effective resume?
  • Feb 23, 2007, 06:43 AM
    RickJ
    Here's a good link to start with:
    HOW TO WRITE A GOOD RESUME
  • Feb 23, 2007, 06:45 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    First I would say it can depend on the type of position you are looking for.

    First you have to decide what type you want, I use basically one that shows abilities and duties, not where I used to work.

    But in a lot of my positions, they were looking for someone with "flare" with "sparkle" so I used paper that was not white, or if white very high quality expensive paper and had them printed and maybe embossed names.

    Once I made them into booklets that was a presentation of my work and abilities.

    Another time I used paper that was off size, I wanted my resure to catch their attention and I wanted them to know I was selling myself.

    Next I always call before I send it, to let them know it is coming and I call afterwards to "check" if it is there.

    And I use at least two follow up selling letters.

    Now jobs that are looking for conservitie qualities may not work well like that.
  • Feb 23, 2007, 06:58 AM
    ScottGem
    In the past it was important to try to make your resume standout, but not overly so. Now that can be a problem. Many employers now use resume tracking software. So they want clean, not heavily formatted, resumes that will scan well into these applications.

    There is a load of books and web sites that offer advice on writing a resume. The resume you use depends heavily on the type of job you are seeking, your experience etc. I suggest you do some research.

    On a side note: You originally posted this to an existing thread in the Forum Help forum. The first note in that thread containd a link on How to Ask a question. Obviously you didn't bother to read that as it talks about choosing an appropriate forum and asking detailed questions. Its always a good idea to at least scan the instructions before you do something.

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