Just want to share an email to me by iHireConstruction on how to make your resume and what should be the contents of an ideal resume. Here it is as i qoute:
"An employer’s first impression of a potential hire is usually their résumé. Your résumé must say almost everything about you as a professional. You’re competing with many applicants, so you may have less than 30 seconds, and limited words, to make a good impression. Be sure that your résumé is well-written and grammatically correct.
You should always begin with accurate contact information. The details here are needed by potential employers for background checks, reference verification, and to contact you to schedule an interview. Inaccurate information is cause for concern and suspicion—the employer may think you’re sloppy or have something to hide. Also, opportunity may only knock once, and if an employer can’t reach you, they may not try again.
Next, state your detailed career objective, which is the reason why you want to apply for the position. By including specific goals and avoiding general ones, the employer will see that your interests complement the best interests of their organization.
Your next section should include the relevant skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired in your current and previous jobs and highlight your major professional accomplishments. By detailing your experiences and achievements, you present evidence of your potential to succeed in the position and demonstrate the qualities that you possess and can contribute to further the growth of the employer’s organization.
If your skills and accomplishments are not described in an employment timeline, a professional history will be your next section. Your working life must be chronicled with specific dates, and you must avoid all gaps, even if you spent time in non-professional pursuits. Career breaks for education, family, and personal interests won’t count against you, and missing information may arouse suspicion and concern. Remember that your résumé should answer more questions than it raises.
Your educational background will comprise the next section. Some positions require degrees, licenses, and certifications. Listing your earned credentials provides evidence of your most measurable skills and demonstrates your ability to achieve important goals and see a challenging task through to its end.
The final section may provide information about memberships, hobbies, and interests. Some employers look beyond potential applicants’ qualifications for their position and are attracted to those who are well-rounded. Being active in certain organizations, especially as a leader, may demonstrate your commitment to your profession and your community and suggest unconventional resources that may enhance your ability to succeed.
Last, list your professional and character references or state your willingness to provide them.
There is no ideal résumé—each depends on the job and the employer. However, a good résumé is the critical first step to securing an interview and a new opportunity."
source: email dated june 14, 2008
"An employer’s first impression of a potential hire is usually their résumé. Your résumé must say almost everything about you as a professional. You’re competing with many applicants, so you may have less than 30 seconds, and limited words, to make a good impression. Be sure that your résumé is well-written and grammatically correct.
You should always begin with accurate contact information. The details here are needed by potential employers for background checks, reference verification, and to contact you to schedule an interview. Inaccurate information is cause for concern and suspicion—the employer may think you’re sloppy or have something to hide. Also, opportunity may only knock once, and if an employer can’t reach you, they may not try again.
Next, state your detailed career objective, which is the reason why you want to apply for the position. By including specific goals and avoiding general ones, the employer will see that your interests complement the best interests of their organization.
Your next section should include the relevant skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired in your current and previous jobs and highlight your major professional accomplishments. By detailing your experiences and achievements, you present evidence of your potential to succeed in the position and demonstrate the qualities that you possess and can contribute to further the growth of the employer’s organization.
If your skills and accomplishments are not described in an employment timeline, a professional history will be your next section. Your working life must be chronicled with specific dates, and you must avoid all gaps, even if you spent time in non-professional pursuits. Career breaks for education, family, and personal interests won’t count against you, and missing information may arouse suspicion and concern. Remember that your résumé should answer more questions than it raises.
Your educational background will comprise the next section. Some positions require degrees, licenses, and certifications. Listing your earned credentials provides evidence of your most measurable skills and demonstrates your ability to achieve important goals and see a challenging task through to its end.
The final section may provide information about memberships, hobbies, and interests. Some employers look beyond potential applicants’ qualifications for their position and are attracted to those who are well-rounded. Being active in certain organizations, especially as a leader, may demonstrate your commitment to your profession and your community and suggest unconventional resources that may enhance your ability to succeed.
Last, list your professional and character references or state your willingness to provide them.
There is no ideal résumé—each depends on the job and the employer. However, a good résumé is the critical first step to securing an interview and a new opportunity."
source: email dated june 14, 2008
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