Topic 2. The Resume
---- A Step Leading To An Interview
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Contents
I. What Is A Resume
II. Why You Need A Resume
III. The Purpose of the Resume
IV. How to Write An Effective Resume
In today’s job market, the resume has become the number one requirement potential employers request.
Before an employer will take valuable time to interview you, he or she wants to meet you on paper. How you impress that employer with your resume can, and will, make all the difference.
• Action verbs describe you as a person who gets things accomplished.
• Action verbs are also more concise and
make your resume more concise and more
readable.
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III. The Purpose of the Resume
The purpose of the resume is to getLeabharlann you an interview.
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Other Reasons for A Resume
• Prepares you for the interview • Organizes you. • Lets employers know you are actively
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V. Skill Assessment
In the eyes of the employer, you are your skills • List your skills and prioritize them
seeking employment • Gives you a sense of security • To be used as a calling card.
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IV. How to Write An Effective Resume
1. Select your most powerful and impressive information Selectivity is the key to a strong resume. Select the information that answers the employer’s primary question: Why should I hire you?
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A resume is an advertisement.
It advertises you, your unique skills and qualifications, and it stresses the benefits you have to offer.
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II. Why You Need A Resume
• It should also inform the employer of your career objectives (the job you are seeking)
• It communicates in a concise manner the benefits you will bring to the job if hired
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3. Use an eye-catching layout
• The more concise the better. • You most pertinent information should
stand out with either all capital letters, boldface, or italics.
• Demonstrate that you are the right person
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2. Write with impact
Use action verbs to describe your accomplishments.
• Action verbs create positive image in the employer’s mind and give you an advantage.
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• It shows a future employer what you have done in the past
• It details your skills and training, work experience, education and most importantly, the accomplishments you have made
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• Communicate : I will be an asset to your organization
• Be concise. Focus only on your achievements and skills that are required
• Do research. Find out what sort of problem come with the job and the qualifications the job employer is looking for
V. Skill Assessment
VI Resume Format
VII. Step By Step
VIII. The Checklist
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I. What Is A Resume
A resume is a summary of your qualifications, skills and achievements.