Tips for writing a good job resume?
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Resume Writing HELP on
Apr 19th, 2010 |
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Im 16. and i reli want to work at this chemist next to my house.
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My suggestion is to learn to spell correctly first.
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10 Steps in Creating a Good Resume
1. Choose a target job (also called a “job objective”). An actual job title works best.
2. Find out what skills, knowledge, and experience are needed to do that target job.
3. Make a list of your 2, 3, or 4 strongest skills or abilities or knowledge that make you a good candidate for the target job.
4. For each key skill, think of several accomplishments from your past work history that illustrate that skill.
5. Describe each accomplishment in a simple, powerful, action statement that emphasizes the results that benefited your employer.
6. Make a list of the primary jobs you’ve held, in chronological order. Include any unpaid work that fills a gap or that shows you have the skills for the job.
7. Make a list of your training and education that’s related to the new job you want.
8. Choose a resume format that fits your situation–either chronological or functional. [Functional works best if you're changing fields; chronological works well if you're moving up in the same field.]
9. Arrange your action statements according to the format you choose.
10. Summarize your key points at the top of your resume.
Person #1 is correct, spelling is a huge help when looking for a job with a resume and cover letter. Especially if you want to get into chemistry, which is what I am assuming from your saying you want to work at “this chemist” next to your home.
At 16 you can go into your school counselors office or talk to an English teacher and have them help you with a template, and MS Word also offers multiple templates and wizards to work from. You’ve never done a resume before so I will assume you have no work experience and suggest going with a functional resume.
List any relevant job experiences or skills that you have. Have a sharply focused objective at the top of the resume. And check it carefully [proofread] to make sure there are no careless errors.