MyResumeImproved

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

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

There are a number of different software programs that will help you create a professional resume. Companies such as WinWay, Resume Maker, Resume Writer, Power Resumes, and My Resume that offer such things are eye-catching phrases, resume samples, resume themes and templates. Some offer help with using search engines to help you find job openings while other have a list of the most popular job websites.

Beyond the basics mentioned above, a number of resume software programs keep track of all of your most important contacts, tips on how to schedule an interview, and how … Continue Reading

Using a predesigned resume template can be very helpful. This is particularly true if you are writing your first resume or it’s been a while since you wrote your last. One of the challenges of writing a great resume is deciding on proper form and structure. Templates do some of this work for you. For example, some templates will provide spaces (entries) for your name, address, phone number, email address, previous employers, dates of employment, and references. Some provide structure in the form of headings, subheadings, and bullet points.

It’s not too difficult to find free resume templates online (as well … Continue Reading