"How To Write A Job Winning Resume That Puts Yours On Top"

Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about 
potential employers. They believe that employers are able to 
easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less 
qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes 
there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the 
interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to 
eliminate as many as possible. The "good" resumes usually make it
through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate 
is screened out due to a poor resume.

In today's business world there is often many qualified 
applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of 
those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who 
do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It's the 
one with the "best" resume, of course. This is so often true even
through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for 
the job.

In order to get a good job you must communicate to the 
employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So 
if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you 
definitely increase your chances of getting a better job.

Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume 
from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview. 
Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading 
your resume the employer should have a better "feel" for you as a
person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted 
with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know 
more about you. 

The resume is the first step, your introduction to an 
employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor 
first impression, you'll never get to step two -- the job 
interview.

To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression.
In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have
good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report
will help you make that good first impression. And it could very
well help you to get the better job you're looking for.

RESUME BASICS

All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While 
there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don't want to 
stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold, 
exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a 
resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be 
bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your 
abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to
do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you 
must walk in order to produce the best possible resume.

You want to use intelligent language. However, you don't 
want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or 
uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever 
possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical 
position, it's acceptable to use some of the special terms used 
in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it 
simple and straight to the point.

The word resume comes from the French word "resumer" which 
means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to 
summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. 
Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you 
mean in the least number of words possible.

The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be 
from 1 to 3 pages long. Don't be tempted to make your resume 
longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a 
resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long 
simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that 
nothing will stand out and be remembered.

RESUME APPEARANCE 

The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A 
sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting 
a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel 
manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it's appearance. 
There are several different things that can be easily done to 
increase the overall appearance of your resume.

The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your 
resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper 
other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by
using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off-
white, or gray.

Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local 
office supply store and examine the different types of writing 
paper. You'll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice 
looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume.
 

The next thing to consider is the quality of the material 
that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter
to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality 
typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it. 
It's very important that you make sure the writing on your resume
looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters.

Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by 
having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer 
and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can
use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns 
a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of 
typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word 
processing service that can typeset your resume for you.

You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make 
more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying 
machine. Otherwise, you'll still end up with poor looking 
resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as
many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look 
good.

A third aspect of your resume's appearance is more 
subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter 
spacing, how each section is arranged, and it's overall 
appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way 
they have been designed. At the end of this report, you'll see an
example of a properly prepared resume.

Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some "white space" so that 
important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume 
with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a 
resume by using a different typeface or size or by using 
"bullets."  If possible, use larger letters for the headings used
in the separate sections of the resume.

Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute 
graphics, and so forth. Don't be overly creative. A simple, 
straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand 
out, but stay conservative.

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. 
Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the
wrong image.

Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure 
that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are 
correct. Don't say you attended 3 years of college, but only show
two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all 
inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume.

OPTIONAL DATA

There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat 
controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was 
acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and 
laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal 
to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status,
race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend 
against placing this kind of personal data into your resume.

Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume, 
if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a 
salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If
you put down a figure that's too high, you may not get considered
for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to 
negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage.
 
Another thing that your resume doesn't need is your 
photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested
in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like
during the interview.

RESUME STYLES

There are several styles of resumes along with numerous 
variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying 
for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two 
basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills 
Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of 
business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or 
engineering.

A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse 
chronological order (the most recent experience first). It 
includes some descriptive text about each position, usually 
described in about one paragraph.

This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely 
accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of
your development. The disadvantages include: it does not 
highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively 
show your other skills.

Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and 
accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of 
your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at 
the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the 
resume.

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your 
achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find 
it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds 
of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several 
different types of combinations before settling upon a final 
design. 

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are 
interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that 
focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the 
activities of other lab technicians. 

(2) Summary of Qualifications -- is a short paragraph that 
summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years 
experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and
SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry. 
Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers. 
Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give 
specific details about your qualifications. Example:

     INSTRUMENTS OPERATED
          A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
          B. Microwave Digestion System
          C. Polarograph
          D. Laser Fluorimeter
          E. IBM Computers

     ADMINISTRATION
          A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head 
             was absent.

     ANALYSIS
          A. Waste oils for metals
          B. Water and soil

(4) Work Experience -- in this section you give a one 
paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should 
include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title 
and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs.

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, 
degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you
have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any 
special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and 
activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, 
computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references 
available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

It's important to include all of the basic information on 
your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it. 
Don't use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words. 
Here are some typical action words:

Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built, 
calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated, 
created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed, 
earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated, 
implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized, 
planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified, 
wrote.

These words give the correct impression that you have been 
responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words,
you weren't just a follower. Of course, you should always be 
truthful. Don't try to oversell yourself by claiming you did 
things that you didn't do. 

As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document. 
It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow 
the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into 
sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections 
also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special 
project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may 
want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: "I 
organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was 
responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons."

Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing 
techniques is to review a good resume. There's an example 
included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce 
several different resumes for yourself until you find the best 
possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want
to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems.
 
 

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are 
not experts at locating job openings for which they may be 
qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.
 

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of 
applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you 
have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of 
state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't 
lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

(2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to 
the person who will be doing the interview or who you'll be 
working for. If this isn't possible, talk to the personnel 
director about the job and let them know that your resume is 
coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help 
you get through the resume screening process.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try 
to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way 
they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat 
unscrupulous.

Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in 
your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad 
because, often, they are just trying to build a list of 
candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don't 
require you to pay a fee.

TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS -- Are often the best places 
to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement 
for some types of professions. Example: The magazine 
Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental 
professionals.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and 
professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement 
offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and 
look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then
contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your
resume. 
 
Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must 
not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or
later, you'll find the job that's right for you.
 

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. 
However, by preparing beforehand you won't have anything to worry
about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the 
interview is nervous, too! 

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 
10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you
can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the 
job.

The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider 
is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you
should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark 
blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don't wear a loud tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your
shoes are polished.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive 
jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and 
the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other 
similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of
the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be 
afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and 
academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what 
are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the 
past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any 
hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What 
did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have 
any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific 
questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to 
use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall 
knowledge and skills.
 

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements 
in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and 
requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help
you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the 
interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job 
start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at 
first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. 
Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the 
interview that will make you an even more attractive job 
candidate. Here are a few tips:

(1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, 
say so in the letter. 
 
(2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you 
may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be 
pushy, but that you are just interested. 
  
If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter 
to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other 
similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer 
for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This 
information will help you as you search for other jobs.

CONCLUSION

Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There 
are many qualified people after every top paying position that is
available. But if you use the strategies described in this 
report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be 
persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a
much better job in a very short period of time.
 
 
 

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of
                     analytical instruments including, Flame and
                     Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser 
                     flourimeter, and more. 

                     Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
                     methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

                     Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
                     ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

1971 to 1977         Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio
                     Chemistry
                     Chemist:
                     Performed a wide range of chemical analysis 
                     on raw materials, finished products and
                     competitor's samples. Used classical wet
                     chemistry methods.

1977 to 1982         Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio
                     Mead Research
                     Paper Technologist:
                     Worked to improve paper formulations, solve
                     problems, and improve quality using pilot
                     plant and mill studies. Performed a wide
                     range of paper tests, wrote reports, and
                     evaluated results.

1982 to Present      Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio
                     Senior Chemist:
                     Performed a full range of analytical methods
                     for metals on all types of samples (soil,
                     water, air, waste samples). Responsible for
                     quality control and in charge of department
                     supervising 14 technicians when supervisor
                     was absent.

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry

PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES

1975 to Present      American Chemical Society

PERSONAL DATA        I am very active with a number of hobbies
                     including: golf, gardening, baseball, 
                     computers, and writing. I have authored a
                     number of books about computers and various
                     chemical related subjects.

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