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There are three major types of resumes: reverse chronological, functional, and combination. The reverse chronological resume is the most common. With this type of resume, you list your work experience starting with your most recent job then continue back in time ten or twelve years. Most potential employers prefer this type of resume as they can easily see your most recent employers.
A functional resume highlights particular skills and training. When applying for skilled positions (plumber, mechanic, electrician, etc.), a functional resume is your best choice. Also, if you have a great deal of education and training in your profession, a … Continue Reading

When you apply for a job, your cover letter and resume are the first things that a recruiter, HR person or potential employer sees. Just as if you were trying to sell a product, it’s your job to “sell” yourself to potential employers. Your sales “pitch” should include the following:

1. You are the best choice for this particular job
It’s the job of a good resume to get the attention of the employer. In some cases, sending the same resume to a number of different employers is acceptable. But, to get the best results, tailor your resume to address the particular … Continue Reading

1. Make sure the information provided is as accurate as possible.<br/>
2. Use action words.<br/>
3. Try to keep your resume to one page.<br/>
4. Be concise and to the point.<br/>
5. Sound positive and confident.<br/>
6. Don’t get carried away with fancy fonts or colored paper.<br/>
7. Be aware that submitting a resume online (electronically) strips formatting.<br/>
8. Speak well of previous employers.<br/>
9. Don’t forget to include your email address.<br/>
10. Correct all typos and misspelled words.<br/>
11. Don’t include hobbies or material that is too personal.<br/>
12. Include a job objective.<br/>
13. Don’t get bogged down with details.<br/>
14. Include any and all education and training (but not one-day seminars, … Continue Reading

Although a relatively new technique, video resumes are becoming more and more common. There is, of course, a huge difference between a standard resume and a video resume: your potential employers can see you! Instead of someone looking over your paper resume and trying to decide if you are the best choice for the job, they can see you make your personal sales pitch via your video resume.

Obviously, with a video resume, your appearance and mannerisms are very important. Essentially, you must act as if you are in the same room with the person … Continue Reading

Along with your cover letter, your resume is your first contact with a potential employer. In most cases, the purpose of the resume is to get you to the next step in the recruiting process. When it comes to reviewing resumes as part of recruiting job candidates and filling openings, the person reviewing resumes usually has two stacks. One for qualified candidates and one for the recycle bin. Obviously, you want your resume to end up in the stack of qualified candidates.

But just because you have the qualifications and experience needed for a particular … Continue Reading

If you already have a resume, you may be wondering how it can be made better. If you don’t want to write an entirely one, there are a number of things you can do to improve your current resume.

1. Check for accuracy of information, typos, and misspelled words. The first step in improving your resume is to give it a meticulous going over. But be warned, you might find a mistake or typo you didn’t notice before! Also, be sure that all the information is accurate (that includes double-checking if you have the most … Continue Reading

One of the most important “secrets” for writing a good resume is to include action words. Examples of actions words are: “created,” “organized,” “developed,” “implemented,” and so on. Action words give an potential employer the feeling that you are a person who gets things done. Also, such words paint you as a person with a great deal of energy and initiative. Many people applying for a job fail to realize that the company that posted the job opportunity is looking for “solutions” from the person they hire. They have a particular set of objectives and responsibilities for the new hire … Continue Reading

Myresumeimproved is your best source of information for writing effective, impressive resumes and cover letters. We will not only help you create the best resume possible, but one that gives you the best chance to land that new job! Here you will find resume templates and examples, ideas about formatting, style and appearance, information about how to submit your resume online and tips on how to “sell” yourself to potential employers.

Yes, myresumeimproved will help you create a resume that is free from errors and in the proper format. But we go beyond that by … Continue Reading