Resumes

[Leigh]

I am sure there is 10,0000 more websites than I care to look at on the subject, and I am about to go looking.

But wondered if anyone had some good hints and tips. I need to do a new one for Jake. He pretty much doesn't have one at the moment, being in his current job for 7 yrs.

Anyone good at writing them, pr have one to share, I have no idea where to start :blush: but am in a bit of a hurry :(

[Julia]

I once read that a resume shouldn't be more than 3 pages long or the potential employer will get bored & not read it fully.

No other tips though, it's been over 10 years since I had to worry about that, thankfully.

[mel35]

About 6 months ago I was told by a girl who worked at a recruitment agency that the first cull of applicants resumes is people that are not currently employed.

Sorry I can't help with the resume but the last one I did was about 20 years ago and hand written because I didn't have access to a computer or typewriter :P

Good Luck

[cfswombat]

Hi Leigh

Did you find something?

I could email u the one i use for Peter if u like, let me know.
I seem to be applying or forgetting to apply for ones for Peter quite often.
Fran

[semele]

I haven't done one in a long time. I just keep updating the one that I have.

My father who deals with alot of job applications said to make sure you don't seem too overqualified for the job, to answer all the selection criteria and to have a covering letter. Don't put alot of things (if any) in your resume that aren't relevant to the job you are applying for.

That's about all I can think of - oh yes, and make sure there are no spelling or grammar errors, presentation really does count.

[Hev]

Hi Leigh... I have a fair few years experience in recruitment and employment services, so am happy to help out. What the resume looks like will have to depend on what kind of job its targeted for, what level etc. It sounds obvious, but the most important suggestion I have... check, check and check again... when recruitment or HR people see spelling or grammatical errors, its hard to take the applicant seriously. Keep it fairly short and to the point (3-4 pages is good) - a resume is an outline of your work history and skills, and if the company want more information, they can discuss during an interview, or ask for a curriculum vitae. A cover letter should explain what job you're applying for, who you are, and what you can bring to the job/company, aswell as your availability. If you want more detailed help, feel free to email me at curly_girl0208@hotmail.com or add me to messenger if you have it. That goes for anyone else out there who would like some help with this stuff!!. Best of luck... Heather:)

[Leigh]

Thanks Ladies :)

There is so much crap on the net these days, I really dread having to search and wade through it sometimes to find the decent stuff.

Fran, I would like see your hubby's if you don't mind. I have never actually seen anyone else's.

Heather, Thank you too for your offer. I am terrible at writing these sorts of things, you would think it would be easier being not for myself. I thought about paying someone to save the hassle LOL. All different places, tell you different things. And it isn't as if he is going for some CEO job, he is just going for a basic storeman job. So I don't think I have to worry too much, as long as I have the basics covered. :blush: