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Almost 100% of our clients require a resume either
before or as part of the interviewing process; therefore a
well-written, "user-friendly" resume is critical -- if poorly
written you won't get to interview regardless of how qualified you
may be for the position.
The following tips may help you make the best
first impression:
-- Keep it short; one page is best.
-- Tailor the
objective to the position or leave it
off
all-together - you could disqualify
yourself by
choosing the wrong phrase and not
even
know it.
-- Spellcheck, spellcheck,
spellcheck!
-- Most companies will be scanning your
resume
into their database and therefore keep
it
simple: no underlining, bullets, graphics
or italics.
-- Use a standard 12-point sans
serif font -
Helvetica, Geneva or Universe are
good
choices.
-- Plain white paper,
please.
-- Use dates, both month and year.
-- Don't just give
a job description. Distinguish
your resume by
including your accomplish-
ments for each
position, keeping in mind
most companies want
their employees to
save them time or money; as
well as show
percentage increases, awards,
contributions
to new ideas, etc. Remember
specifics sell,
generalities don't.
-- Cover
any weaknesses, never lie. Things like
gaps in
work history, unrelated job history,
recent
graduate with little experience, no
degree,
over qualified can be handled to still
put your
best foot forward. One of the services
Corbett
provides is helping you customize your
resume
to put your best foot forward without
being
deceitful.
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