How To Write A Resume
There are two ways to get a free resume:
1. Get a resume writer to write a free resume for you;
2. Write a free resume for yourself.
If you have a good friend who is a resume writer and would write a
resume for you free of charge, don\'t waste time- go for it.
If you\'re not lucky enough to have a resume writer as a friend, no
problem, just write your own strong, convincing resume designed to get a
job interview.
Writing a resume is persuasive writing, because a resumes\' main purpose
is to persuade a perspective employer to call you for a job interview.
Gaining knowledge of how to write a resume that gets that kind of
wanted response is not difficult. All you need is a system and enough confidence to boast about yourself, in writing.
First, here\'s the system.
It is first important to know exactly the job you\'re applying for. This
is what you need to state in your Job Objective. It\'s one of the most critical parts of your resume. It is from here that an employer
decides whether or not to continue reading, which is what you want. To accomplish this, you need to make your objective precise,
specific, focused, and short winded. Do you get the point?
Then (after you get the point) decide on whether you have the
experience for the job and/or the skills for the job.
Once you\'ve made a decision, you have the information to settle on
which resume format suits you best. Here are the two main resume formats
used. Decide which is best for you.
1. The Chronological Resume Format:
* Objective
* Summary
* Experience
* Education
* References
The chronological resume format is the most popular format used by
persons, especially those who write their own resume.
This resume format is for you if:
* you have constantly moved to better and better jobs;
* all your jobs have been in the same field (more or less);
* you have no significant periods of unemployment.
2. The Functional Resume Format:
* Objective
* Accomplishments
* Capabilities
* Employment
* History
* Education
* References
The functional resume format is designed to emphasize your
accomplishments and skills needed to do the job you\'re applying for. This
takes the spotlight of your work history, especially if there are gaps in
your work history.
This resume format is for you if:
* you\'re changing careers;
* you\'re re-entering the job market;
* your skills and accomplishments are stronger than your work
experience;
* you have little work experience.
Choosing the right resume format for you is a critical step in making a
winning resume. And a resume is what get you a job interview, which in
turn gets you the job. So be vigilant and know which resume format suits
you best and use it.
After this you can decide on resume templates to help with your resume
lay-out.
Your resume is almost complete. Just one more hurdle to fly over. It\'s
time to start boasting (productive and accomplishment oriented boasting).
It is here that most people who write their own resumes get free with
job descriptions and duties.
Please don\'t waste your ink on this common mistake. Instead write a
resume that is accomplishment focused using action words like, managed,
participated, authored, negotiated, developed, consulted, trained,
persuaded, conceptualized e.t.c.
So before you infuse your resume with phrases like \' responsible for
developing a security plan for ...\' or \'responsible for the quality
control department\', tell the prospective employer what you can do for him
or her by stating your accomplishments using action words.
As an example you can use this chronological resume:
JOHN SMITH
123 Any Street
Any City, Any State 12345
e-mail: jsmith@anywhere.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Distribution Manager that utilizes my 7
years of distribution and logistics management experience, my experience
founding and managing a small business, and my bachelor\'s degree in
business administration.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experience with successfully managing all aspects of a large
distribution center including implementing automated distribution systems;
selecting, managing and training staff; developing and managing the
departmental budget; establishing and monitoring productivity goals; and
leading cross-functional teams on key projects. Have designed the layout,
organization, processes, and procedures for a distribution facility.
Proven leadership skills gained from managing a large distribution center
as well as founding and managing a multi-million dollar business.
EXPERIENCE
General Manager, Distribution
ABC Companies, Any City Any State, 1989 - 1999.
* Developed operating budget for Distribution Center based on detailed
forecasts and managed Distribution Center to operate effectively within
the operating budget.
* Reduced Distribution Center expenses by more than $1.5 million, a
30% reduction, over a 2-year period while maintaining productivity levels,
service quality, and inventory accuracy.
* Designed an employee productivity improvement incentive program that
resulted in a 28% increase in productivity.
* Developed a seasonal staffing program that eliminated the need for
temporary labor resulting in a $500,000 savings.
* Led cross-functional team integrating the distribution system with a
new database merchandising system.
* Redesigned receiving and picking operations to incorporate an
automated system completing the project on time and under budget.
* Responsible for residential construction projects for over 150 new
single-family homes.
* Managed the complete project including bidding, design, scheduling,
purchasing, subcontracting, and customer service.
* Scheduled subcontractor activities and oversaw multiple
subcontractors to ensure construction projects were completed on time and
within budget.
EDUCATION
Any University, Any City, Any State
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
SKILLS
DMS, MS Office, Spreadsheet Software, ORACLE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
World Class Logistics, CLM Annual Conference
Supply Chain Management, CLM Annual Conference
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Council of Logistics Management
free of charge - бесплатно
To Persuade - убеждать, склонять
Boast - хвастовство, предмет гордости
Precise - точный, отчетливый, четкий, ясный
spotlight - всеобщее внимание
hurdle - барьер, препятствие
lay-out - план, схема, разметка
template - образец, шаблон
ink - чернила
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