How do you make your resume stand out from the rest?
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Be succinct in your points, don't get wordy in the description.  Use action words as to exactly what you have completed in your career.  Have multiple versions of your resume tailored to positions you are interested in pursuing and capable of fulfilling.  Also, don't follow the standard on-line resume format.  This is boring and very repetitive for people to review.
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Keep resumes simple and concise.  Your resume should be one page in length if possible.  No less than 10 point font.  You can also tailor your resume to the jobs you're applying for.  So if you're applying for a manager position, you can just put related tasks for your past jobs such as "assisted in hiring", even if you only did that once in awhile.  Keep is simple.   The resume should be easy to scan and pick out key points.  Nobody wants to read two columns of information.  Good luck!
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MS Word or Works both have templates to use when creating a resume. You may not have 'real' work experience, but that doesn't matter too much. Think of your resume as a one page ad used to sell yourself to an employer. Sports, community involvement, school programs, basically anything that you are involved in should be listed on your resume if you don't have work experience.
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Here are some good resume examples.  You can decide which format works best for you AND see how other people use the various formats to highlight certain aspects of their background (education, work experience, accomplishments).\n\nThe format you use really depends on what you want to focus your resume on.
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http://www.resume-resource.com/\nhttp://www.monster.com\nhttp://www.careerbuilders.com\n\nthese sites have some good examples...what i would suggest is reading a few of them and follow the one that fits you the best (like copy and paste)...but remember to get creative and sell yourself with in the first 2 paragraphs and try to keep your resume to one page if possible\n\ngood luck!
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Well, taking into account that resumes (and cover letters) for graduates (and not only) are the most important part of the job search, one should pay very much attention to what they comprise. \nAs a college student, you have to target your resume to your employer (meaning highlighting the experience a specific job requires). Then your resume must be goal oriented (for the same purpose....for the employer to see you are oriented towards a career). \nThen how does a resume look "impressive"? By adding everything into it: work experience, education, SUMMER JOBS (don't forget about them....during college they are very important as they show you are not wasting your time in vacations), intership etc. \nDon't forget to proofread your resume and to add some contact information.
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A resume should contain specifics but should be simple and neat.\n\nIt is reported that an employer usually gets hundreds of resumes and only spend about a few seconds on each one. In those few seconds, you have to capture their attention.\n\nInput educational achievements and overall achievements and skills that contribute to the job you're applying. For example, you don't need put the middle school you graduated from, or each and every job or prize that you won.\n\nKeep it simple and make sure it connects to the job you're trying to get.
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Below are some sample resumes for your reference:\nhttp://www.resume-resource.com/samples.html\n\nIf you are willing to spend a little money:\nhttp://www.resume-templates.com\n\nHere are some guidelines:\n1. If you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page.\n2. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n3. Then show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results.  Use action verbs.\n4. If you are looking for your first job or intend to change job function / industry, you may want to state your objectives.\n4. There is no one “correct” format.  It depends on your profession and personal style.\n5. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.\n\nYou can post your resume at:\nhttp://www.monster.com\nhttp://www.careerbuilder.com\nhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com\n\nI would also go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find more examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.
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Below are some sample resumes for your reference:\n\nhttp://www.resume-resource.com/samples.html\n\nHere are some tips:\n1. If you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page.\n2. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n3. Then show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results.  Use action verbs.\n4. If you are looking for your first job or intend to change job function / industry, you may want to state your objectives.\n4. There is no one “correct” format.  It depends on your profession and personal style.\n5. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.\n\nYou can post your resume at:\nhttp://www.monster.com\nhttp://www.careerbuilder.com\nhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com\n\nOther good references are:\nhttp://www.vault.com\nhttp://www.wetfeet.com\n\nI would also go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find more examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.
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Go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nIf you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n\nThen show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.\n\nBelow are some sample resumes for your reference.\n\nhttp://www.resume-resource.com/samples.html\n\nOther good references are:\nhttp://www.vault.com\nhttp://www.wetfeet.com\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.
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Focus on what you CAN do well when you create your resume.  List your skills and abilities and tailor them to the employer's needs.  Think it through.  Take your time.  \n\nTake a look at the article below about transferable skills.  It can probably help you, too.\n\nWhy are transferable skills important? If you do not possess a great deal of experience in the field of work you are pursuing, you will need to attract the prospective employer’s attention by emphasizing the skills that you DO have which relate to the position you are interested in.
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As stated in a previous answer, Microsoft Word and Works have templates for resumes.\nIf you do not have a computer, head to your local library. They will have it on their computers.\n\nHere are some websites that can help you.\n\nhttp://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/lmc/resume.html\n-This site links to a Microsoft Word document template.\n\nJobStar -- Resumes and Cover Letters\nhttp://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.htm\n\nMonster: Resume Center \nwww.resume.monster.com \n\nOnline Writing Lab - Cover Letters\nhttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/p_applettr.html\n\nResumes & Cover Letters on Yahoo! HotJobs \nhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume\n\nResumes & Cover Letters: The Riley Guide www.rileyguide.com/letters.html\n\nSample Cover Letters\nwww.bestcoverletters.com\n\nA well-designed resume should be a clear and concise summary of your experiences, skills, achievements, and qualifications. A targeted and well-written resume is an essential component of a an effective job search.\n\nAlthough you may have a strong background, if your resume doesn’t look good, you may not get invited to an interview. Make sure that you have several people review your resume for errors and omissions. \nIt is best to stick with neutral tone paper—white or ivory. Avoid gray and/or “speckled” paper because it does not copy or fax well. Buy the bond paper made for your type of printer—it is heavier than regular printer paper. Print your cover letters and reference list on the same paper as your resume.
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you will find a job, keep looking keep your head up. Do remember presentation is everything.  keep resume short sweet and to the point. one page. good luck i am sure you will find a job.
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Depends on the industry in which you are looking for a job.  In general however a resume should be easy to read. You should check the grammar and spelling over very carefully.  Have someone else proofread your resume who has language skills.\nThen list career objective at the top (optional) then work experience followed by eduction followed by other items such as papers you've published, groups you belong to, awards, etc.\nDo not put your picture, family pictures or other personal information on your resume - this can create difficulties for the hiring company.  \nIf you are applying to a staffing, recruiting or temp agency then do not use fancy formatting in your resume.  Do not use tables to format your resume.  Use only one font, and use line wrapping instead of hard carriage returns inside of paragraphs.  These things allow a recruiting agency to reformat your resume to their specification easily.  If it's hard to do then it may cost you a position.
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Keep the resume' short.  Check online for free resume' building.  Always accentuate your education, experience, strengths and past accomplishments.
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there are many important things you can do to have your resume noticed.\nfirst of all, your resume should be presentable & organized, with no spelling or grammar mistakes. you can use a different kind of paper (not the white usual A4 size). include a cover letter that tells more in brief about your strength points and skills.\nit would help if you have people you know at the company you apply for too.
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Go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section.  You can also find examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nIf you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page.  Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n\nThen show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets.  Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake).  You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results.\n\nGood luck.