The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It discusses the role and purpose of a resume, different resume formats and sections, and tips for delivery. The key points are that a resume should be a one-page marketing document highlighting relevant skills and achievements to convince employers the applicant is qualified for the position. Sections generally include contact information, objective, education, experience, and courses or projects. The resume should have a consistent professional format and focus on outcomes rather than just duties.
They reckon on average, an employer has no more than 12 seconds to make a decision on whether your CV goes onto the 'To be interviewed' pile or into the shredder! Shocking but true!
Another truth is that since we’re all have different work histories, skills and personalities, there is no single way to write a CV for a huge range of different jobs and organisations. The ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to CV writing, where you send the same old, tired CV to every company you approach, might work, but chances are, it won’t. I can hear that shredding machine from here!
There are, however, definite do’s and don’ts that you avoid at your peril, and this guide will help you identify which sort of CV will do the best job at being shredded with the rest!
The document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It recommends including only relevant experiences and qualifications in as few words as possible. The CV should have key sections in a specific order, with consistent formatting of font, font size, and spacing. The content should demonstrate roles, responsibilities, successes, and achievements but avoid negative information or details not able to be referenced.
A SUCCESSFUL IT RÉSUMÉ: Your invitation to the interviewKelly Services
The document provides guidance on creating an effective IT resume to help land interviews. It recommends tailoring the resume specifically for each position by focusing on relevant experience and skills, positioning yourself to highlight what you can offer the employer, and including measurable accomplishments and results. The document also provides tips for dealing with special circumstances like lacking experience, career changes, gaps in work history, or temporary positions. The overall message is that an IT resume needs to clearly communicate how you can benefit the employer and stand out from other candidates to get invited for an interview.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It emphasizes that a CV is a marketing document that highlights one's skills, experiences, education and qualities to showcase why they are the ideal candidate. The document outlines the key components of a CV, including contact information, a profile summarizing one's strengths and achievements, work history, education, and references. It provides tips on formatting, using bullet points and concise descriptions, and ensuring there are no errors. The ideal structure includes these components in a clear, easy-to-read format.
The document provides 8 tips for improving technology job postings:
1) Write postings as marketing tools to appeal to candidates rather than as job descriptions.
2) Speak to what motivates candidates like challenging work, growth opportunities, and impact.
3) Describe benefits rather than just listing features or facts about the company.
4) Draw candidates in with identity questions in the first few sentences.
5) Use industry standard terms rather than internal acronyms.
6) Enhance formatting with bulleted lists, color, and white space.
7) Make the application process quick and easy on your website.
8) Get help rewriting postings
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume to obtain interviews and employment opportunities. It recommends including contact information, an objective, work experience highlighting key achievements and skills, education, and civic activities. Formatting tips suggest using a readable font size and formatting, and tailoring the objective and experiences highlighted to the specific job. The resume should tell a compelling story about the applicant's qualifications and fit for the employer's needs.
The document provides information about writing an effective resume, including sections to include, formatting tips, how to highlight accomplishments and skills, and common mistakes to avoid. It emphasizes using keywords that employers search for, focusing the resume on the job target, and ensuring it is tidy and passes the "30 second test" to effectively convey the applicant's qualifications in a brief review. Tips are given for writing accomplishment-oriented statements using action verbs and quantifying results.
Hays provides recruitment services worldwide. Their Globalink team helps candidates relocate from the UK/Europe to Asia-Pacific by preparing resumes and CVs, arranging interviews, discussing visa requirements, and addressing other relocation issues. The document provides tips for writing strong resumes and CVs, including highlighting relevant experience, quantifying accomplishments, explaining gaps, and tailoring documents to specific jobs. It also offers advice for preparing for interviews, such as researching companies, planning questions to ask, dressing professionally, practicing responses, and anticipating common behavioral interview questions.
They reckon on average, an employer has no more than 12 seconds to make a decision on whether your CV goes onto the 'To be interviewed' pile or into the shredder! Shocking but true!
Another truth is that since we’re all have different work histories, skills and personalities, there is no single way to write a CV for a huge range of different jobs and organisations. The ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to CV writing, where you send the same old, tired CV to every company you approach, might work, but chances are, it won’t. I can hear that shredding machine from here!
There are, however, definite do’s and don’ts that you avoid at your peril, and this guide will help you identify which sort of CV will do the best job at being shredded with the rest!
The document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It recommends including only relevant experiences and qualifications in as few words as possible. The CV should have key sections in a specific order, with consistent formatting of font, font size, and spacing. The content should demonstrate roles, responsibilities, successes, and achievements but avoid negative information or details not able to be referenced.
A SUCCESSFUL IT RÉSUMÉ: Your invitation to the interviewKelly Services
The document provides guidance on creating an effective IT resume to help land interviews. It recommends tailoring the resume specifically for each position by focusing on relevant experience and skills, positioning yourself to highlight what you can offer the employer, and including measurable accomplishments and results. The document also provides tips for dealing with special circumstances like lacking experience, career changes, gaps in work history, or temporary positions. The overall message is that an IT resume needs to clearly communicate how you can benefit the employer and stand out from other candidates to get invited for an interview.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It emphasizes that a CV is a marketing document that highlights one's skills, experiences, education and qualities to showcase why they are the ideal candidate. The document outlines the key components of a CV, including contact information, a profile summarizing one's strengths and achievements, work history, education, and references. It provides tips on formatting, using bullet points and concise descriptions, and ensuring there are no errors. The ideal structure includes these components in a clear, easy-to-read format.
The document provides 8 tips for improving technology job postings:
1) Write postings as marketing tools to appeal to candidates rather than as job descriptions.
2) Speak to what motivates candidates like challenging work, growth opportunities, and impact.
3) Describe benefits rather than just listing features or facts about the company.
4) Draw candidates in with identity questions in the first few sentences.
5) Use industry standard terms rather than internal acronyms.
6) Enhance formatting with bulleted lists, color, and white space.
7) Make the application process quick and easy on your website.
8) Get help rewriting postings
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume to obtain interviews and employment opportunities. It recommends including contact information, an objective, work experience highlighting key achievements and skills, education, and civic activities. Formatting tips suggest using a readable font size and formatting, and tailoring the objective and experiences highlighted to the specific job. The resume should tell a compelling story about the applicant's qualifications and fit for the employer's needs.
The document provides information about writing an effective resume, including sections to include, formatting tips, how to highlight accomplishments and skills, and common mistakes to avoid. It emphasizes using keywords that employers search for, focusing the resume on the job target, and ensuring it is tidy and passes the "30 second test" to effectively convey the applicant's qualifications in a brief review. Tips are given for writing accomplishment-oriented statements using action verbs and quantifying results.
Hays provides recruitment services worldwide. Their Globalink team helps candidates relocate from the UK/Europe to Asia-Pacific by preparing resumes and CVs, arranging interviews, discussing visa requirements, and addressing other relocation issues. The document provides tips for writing strong resumes and CVs, including highlighting relevant experience, quantifying accomplishments, explaining gaps, and tailoring documents to specific jobs. It also offers advice for preparing for interviews, such as researching companies, planning questions to ask, dressing professionally, practicing responses, and anticipating common behavioral interview questions.
Quick Start Tutorial for JobsGroup.net's Niche SitesOllieBoyd
This document is a quick start guide for JobsGroup.net that provides an overview of the site's features to help users fill vacancies. It outlines 10 improvements to the site design that increase exposure and applications for jobs, as well as features to help recruiters and job seekers search for candidates and vacancies more efficiently. Tips are provided throughout for using different site functions like searching CVs, posting jobs, managing campaigns and accessing support.
- Company Name, City, State - Dates (Month Year - Month Year)
- Bullet point responsibilities and achievements
- Use powerful action verbs like: managed, developed, analyzed, etc.
- Quantify achievements whenever possible
- Highlight transferable skills
- Omit irrelevant details
- Keep each position to 1/2 page maximum
The document provides tips for writing an effective CV, including showcasing your skills and expertise for the specific role, considering the employer's perspective, being honest with your experience and qualifications, ensuring easy contactability, using a clear layout and structure, focusing on achievements and value added rather than just descriptions, and having references ready. The key aspects are putting yourself in the employer's shoes, highlighting your achievements and return on investment clearly, and molding your CV specifically for the role and company's requirements.
Top 8 strategic planning director resume samplestonychoper1805
The document provides information on resume samples, templates, and other career resources for strategic planning directors. It includes links to resume examples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, and other job search tools on the resume123.org website. The resources cover various resume formats, fields related to strategic planning, and different career levels for strategic planning director roles.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective CV for a career in technology. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring each CV to the specific job being applied for by answering the key questions hiring managers will have. Formatting tips are also included, such as using common fonts, avoiding tables, and being aware that some systems cannot read headers/footers or documents with large file sizes/images. The document aims to help technical professionals showcase their skills and qualifications in a clear, relevant way for recruiters and hiring managers.
Guidelines how to search for a job in the IT industry and how to prepare and send a job application. The presentation covers:
Where to Search for a Job?
Define Your Goals
Prepare for Starting a Job
Search Channels: Job Sites, Career Centers, etc.
The Job Application Process
Research the Employer
Prepare CV, Cover Letter, Endorsements, etc.
Preparation for an Interview
Go to an Interview
Top 8 senior technical consultant resume samplestonychoper1305
The document provides resources for senior technical consultants seeking employment, including resume samples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, and tips for writing resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. It includes links to pages on the resume123.org website that contain these resources. The document also lists additional useful materials for senior technical consultant interviews such as questions to ask employers and follow up communications.
Top 8 information technology consultant resume samplestonychoper1305
The document provides information on resume samples, templates, and other career resources for information technology consultants. It includes 8 resume formats (chronological, functional, CV, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, executive) along with examples of each. It also lists numerous additional resources on the resume123.org website related to resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, questions and answers, salary negotiation, and more. The document aims to provide comprehensive career assistance for information technology consultants.
Is it possible just a piece of paper to change your life?Enhancv
A presentation at Software University about making a resume. Covered topics such as overview of the recruitment industry, usual mistakes and myths about the resume and a complete dissection of every resume section. At the end there is a bit about the personality part of people resumes.
The document provides guidance on creating a CV or resume for a job application. It recommends including personal details, education and qualifications, work experience, skills, interests, and references. For each section, it provides details on what information should be included. For example, for work experience it recommends including job details, companies worked for, and responsibilities. The document also provides tips for an effective job application letter structure and useful vocabulary related to employment.
Difference Between Executive-Classic Resume vs. Standard Resume
http://executiveclassicresume.blogspot.com/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/111153150/Corporations-Prefer-Standard-Executive-Classic-Resume-Formats
A resume is a summary of background, skills and qualifications, which is sent to employers for review. Consider it to be your personal marketing brochure with the goal of gaining the employer’s attention and to giving them the information they need to bring you to the next step in the hiring process, an interview. Your resume is often the first document that an employer would typically look at, so it serves as your first impression in the employment process. A well-written and formatted resume tells the employer a lot about your professionalism, and improves the chances for receiving an interview. Consider that employers compare resumes to decide who to interview.
This document provides guidance on developing a targeted resume and cover letter. It discusses identifying transferable skills from past experiences and emphasizing them to match the qualifications employers are seeking. The document recommends searching for jobs in one's current career, dream career, and skills-based career to help identify qualifications and position descriptions. It then provides tips on the key components of a resume, including formatting, contact information, summaries of qualifications, education, experience, and references. It also reviews best practices for cover letters, including relating one's skills to the specific job and providing concrete examples from one's background.
The document provides guidelines for writing a successful resume, particularly for new graduates and those with less than five years of work experience. It recommends keeping the resume to one page, using a standard format including sections for name, contact information, objective, education, employment history, and references. It emphasizes presenting your information clearly and concisely while highlighting your skills, accomplishments, and relevance to the position.
Top 8 applications engineer resume sampleshutesgedi
The document provides information about resume samples, tips, cover letters, and interview questions for applications engineers. It lists several useful resources from resume123.org, including resume samples, tips for writing effective resumes, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, secrets to winning job interviews, types of interview questions, and tips for job searching.
Top 8 change management consultant resume samplestonychoper1205
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for change management consultants. It includes examples of different resume formats (chronological, functional, combination, etc.), resume samples, cover letter samples, and lists of interview questions and other job search resources. The document aims to provide useful templates and guides for those seeking work as a change management consultant.
The document summarizes a job fair and training expo hosted by Zylog Systems and Monster. It provides tips on resume design, job searching techniques, and how to effectively use applicant tracking systems. Attendees can create a personal portfolio, learn about resume templates and formats, and get advice on highlighting accomplishments and tailoring resumes for specific job postings. Professional recruiters will be available to review resumes and provide career advice.
Top 8 solutions consultant resume samplesroddaniel62
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for solutions consultants. It lists resume formats including chronological, functional, curriculum vitae, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, and executive resumes. It also provides links to interview questions, tips, cover letter samples, and other materials to assist with the job search process for solutions consultant roles.
Top 8 sustainability consultant resume sampleslucarsanchez9
This document provides information about resume formats and samples for sustainability consultants, including links to additional resources. It discusses 8 resume formats - chronological, functional, curriculum vitae, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, and executive resumes. For each format, it provides a brief description of what it is and who should use it. It also includes examples of chronological and functional resume samples. The document concludes with additional useful materials for sustainability consultant interviews that are available through the resume123.org website.
Top 8 principal consultant resume samplesfumarichsi
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for principal consultants. It includes links to resume examples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, job interview guides, and other materials on the resume123.org website. The resources provided are intended to help principal consultants develop and improve their resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills.
Intro. to Positive Classroom Culture and Climatedellis2
This document outlines objectives and guiding questions for developing a positive classroom culture and climate in a physical education setting. The three learning objectives are to demonstrate knowledge and respect for students' communities and cultures, foster a supportive learning environment, and motivate students to learn and take risks. An effective learning environment consists of feeling respected, supported, and motivated to learn. The document asks guiding questions about demonstrating respect for students' cultures, fostering support and respect among students, and motivating students to learn, take risks and demonstrate leadership.
Quick Start Tutorial for JobsGroup.net's Niche SitesOllieBoyd
This document is a quick start guide for JobsGroup.net that provides an overview of the site's features to help users fill vacancies. It outlines 10 improvements to the site design that increase exposure and applications for jobs, as well as features to help recruiters and job seekers search for candidates and vacancies more efficiently. Tips are provided throughout for using different site functions like searching CVs, posting jobs, managing campaigns and accessing support.
- Company Name, City, State - Dates (Month Year - Month Year)
- Bullet point responsibilities and achievements
- Use powerful action verbs like: managed, developed, analyzed, etc.
- Quantify achievements whenever possible
- Highlight transferable skills
- Omit irrelevant details
- Keep each position to 1/2 page maximum
The document provides tips for writing an effective CV, including showcasing your skills and expertise for the specific role, considering the employer's perspective, being honest with your experience and qualifications, ensuring easy contactability, using a clear layout and structure, focusing on achievements and value added rather than just descriptions, and having references ready. The key aspects are putting yourself in the employer's shoes, highlighting your achievements and return on investment clearly, and molding your CV specifically for the role and company's requirements.
Top 8 strategic planning director resume samplestonychoper1805
The document provides information on resume samples, templates, and other career resources for strategic planning directors. It includes links to resume examples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, and other job search tools on the resume123.org website. The resources cover various resume formats, fields related to strategic planning, and different career levels for strategic planning director roles.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective CV for a career in technology. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring each CV to the specific job being applied for by answering the key questions hiring managers will have. Formatting tips are also included, such as using common fonts, avoiding tables, and being aware that some systems cannot read headers/footers or documents with large file sizes/images. The document aims to help technical professionals showcase their skills and qualifications in a clear, relevant way for recruiters and hiring managers.
Guidelines how to search for a job in the IT industry and how to prepare and send a job application. The presentation covers:
Where to Search for a Job?
Define Your Goals
Prepare for Starting a Job
Search Channels: Job Sites, Career Centers, etc.
The Job Application Process
Research the Employer
Prepare CV, Cover Letter, Endorsements, etc.
Preparation for an Interview
Go to an Interview
Top 8 senior technical consultant resume samplestonychoper1305
The document provides resources for senior technical consultants seeking employment, including resume samples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, and tips for writing resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. It includes links to pages on the resume123.org website that contain these resources. The document also lists additional useful materials for senior technical consultant interviews such as questions to ask employers and follow up communications.
Top 8 information technology consultant resume samplestonychoper1305
The document provides information on resume samples, templates, and other career resources for information technology consultants. It includes 8 resume formats (chronological, functional, CV, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, executive) along with examples of each. It also lists numerous additional resources on the resume123.org website related to resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, questions and answers, salary negotiation, and more. The document aims to provide comprehensive career assistance for information technology consultants.
Is it possible just a piece of paper to change your life?Enhancv
A presentation at Software University about making a resume. Covered topics such as overview of the recruitment industry, usual mistakes and myths about the resume and a complete dissection of every resume section. At the end there is a bit about the personality part of people resumes.
The document provides guidance on creating a CV or resume for a job application. It recommends including personal details, education and qualifications, work experience, skills, interests, and references. For each section, it provides details on what information should be included. For example, for work experience it recommends including job details, companies worked for, and responsibilities. The document also provides tips for an effective job application letter structure and useful vocabulary related to employment.
Difference Between Executive-Classic Resume vs. Standard Resume
http://executiveclassicresume.blogspot.com/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/111153150/Corporations-Prefer-Standard-Executive-Classic-Resume-Formats
A resume is a summary of background, skills and qualifications, which is sent to employers for review. Consider it to be your personal marketing brochure with the goal of gaining the employer’s attention and to giving them the information they need to bring you to the next step in the hiring process, an interview. Your resume is often the first document that an employer would typically look at, so it serves as your first impression in the employment process. A well-written and formatted resume tells the employer a lot about your professionalism, and improves the chances for receiving an interview. Consider that employers compare resumes to decide who to interview.
This document provides guidance on developing a targeted resume and cover letter. It discusses identifying transferable skills from past experiences and emphasizing them to match the qualifications employers are seeking. The document recommends searching for jobs in one's current career, dream career, and skills-based career to help identify qualifications and position descriptions. It then provides tips on the key components of a resume, including formatting, contact information, summaries of qualifications, education, experience, and references. It also reviews best practices for cover letters, including relating one's skills to the specific job and providing concrete examples from one's background.
The document provides guidelines for writing a successful resume, particularly for new graduates and those with less than five years of work experience. It recommends keeping the resume to one page, using a standard format including sections for name, contact information, objective, education, employment history, and references. It emphasizes presenting your information clearly and concisely while highlighting your skills, accomplishments, and relevance to the position.
Top 8 applications engineer resume sampleshutesgedi
The document provides information about resume samples, tips, cover letters, and interview questions for applications engineers. It lists several useful resources from resume123.org, including resume samples, tips for writing effective resumes, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, secrets to winning job interviews, types of interview questions, and tips for job searching.
Top 8 change management consultant resume samplestonychoper1205
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for change management consultants. It includes examples of different resume formats (chronological, functional, combination, etc.), resume samples, cover letter samples, and lists of interview questions and other job search resources. The document aims to provide useful templates and guides for those seeking work as a change management consultant.
The document summarizes a job fair and training expo hosted by Zylog Systems and Monster. It provides tips on resume design, job searching techniques, and how to effectively use applicant tracking systems. Attendees can create a personal portfolio, learn about resume templates and formats, and get advice on highlighting accomplishments and tailoring resumes for specific job postings. Professional recruiters will be available to review resumes and provide career advice.
Top 8 solutions consultant resume samplesroddaniel62
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for solutions consultants. It lists resume formats including chronological, functional, curriculum vitae, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, and executive resumes. It also provides links to interview questions, tips, cover letter samples, and other materials to assist with the job search process for solutions consultant roles.
Top 8 sustainability consultant resume sampleslucarsanchez9
This document provides information about resume formats and samples for sustainability consultants, including links to additional resources. It discusses 8 resume formats - chronological, functional, curriculum vitae, combination, targeted, professional, new graduate, and executive resumes. For each format, it provides a brief description of what it is and who should use it. It also includes examples of chronological and functional resume samples. The document concludes with additional useful materials for sustainability consultant interviews that are available through the resume123.org website.
Top 8 principal consultant resume samplesfumarichsi
The document provides information about resume samples, templates, and other career resources for principal consultants. It includes links to resume examples, cover letter samples, interview questions and answers, job interview guides, and other materials on the resume123.org website. The resources provided are intended to help principal consultants develop and improve their resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills.
Intro. to Positive Classroom Culture and Climatedellis2
This document outlines objectives and guiding questions for developing a positive classroom culture and climate in a physical education setting. The three learning objectives are to demonstrate knowledge and respect for students' communities and cultures, foster a supportive learning environment, and motivate students to learn and take risks. An effective learning environment consists of feeling respected, supported, and motivated to learn. The document asks guiding questions about demonstrating respect for students' cultures, fostering support and respect among students, and motivating students to learn, take risks and demonstrate leadership.
The document provides profiles of students enrolled in the MBA program at NIPER, including their summer training experiences and credit seminar topics. It lists the names of over 20 students, the organizations they did their summer training at, and the topics of their credit seminars, which generally relate to the pharmaceutical industry. The profiles demonstrate the diverse experiences and areas of focus of NIPER's MBA students.
Mike the life coach making dreams come true.Michael White
Mike The Life Coach is helping people achieve their dreams through life coaching. An old bank house in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland is for sale, and various furniture, paintings, pottery, photography, Reiki, and logs are also for sale. Mike The Life Coach can be contacted at michaelwhitefortunes@hotmail.com or by calling 01599 534283 for more information.
A positive classroom culture and climate is important for student success. The teacher should foster an environment where students feel safe, respected, engaged and supported. This allows students to take risks, challenge themselves, and learn to their fullest potential.
Introduction to PE 3-5 Positive Classroom and Climatedellis2
This document outlines the objectives and guiding questions for a course on developing a positive classroom culture and climate. The course objectives are to demonstrate knowledge of and respect for students' communities and cultures, foster a supportive learning environment, and motivate students to learn. An effective learning environment consists of a positive classroom culture where students feel respected, supported, and motivated. The guiding questions focus on what a classroom demonstrating respect for students looks like, how to foster a supportive environment, and what motivates students to learn in physical education.
Develops a positive classroom culture and climate through demonstrating knowledge, interest, and respect for students, their communities, and cultures. Participants in a 4-week course will have the opportunity to develop best teaching practices while continually reflecting on and assessing their current practices. The course objectives include demonstrating knowledge, interest, and respect for students, communities, and cultures.
This document appears to be from the class of 1991 at Winston Churchill High School. It provides details about the graduating class such as their class colors, flower, song, and size of 560 students. It lists various superlatives of classmates as well as sports teams and popular culture from that time including the rise of grunge music and inventions like airbags. It highlights films, sports champions, and notes things like the cost of gas and breakfast foods. In the end it provides updates on classmates from 1991 including their current families and locations.
This document contains examples of different English grammar structures including:
1. Phrasal verbs such as "turn out", "flew back", "broke up", and "worked out".
2. Object relative clauses such as "Id prefer someone WHO i can talk to easily" and "We went to the village WHICH Charlie recommended."
3. Wishes and imaginary situations using "if" clauses such as "I wish i had a Macbook, if i had a Macbook, i could make many tweaks to photos."
The new GMS contract replaces the old GP contract and aims to improve quality of care, reward quality, and invest in general practice. It includes a quality and outcomes framework with up to 1050 points that practices can earn based on achieving standards in clinical care, patient experience, and practice organization. It also outlines essential, additional, and enhanced services that practices must or can provide, as well as provisions for out-of-hours care and a new global sum payment model based on practice population needs. The contract is intended to better support population health while giving practices flexibility and financial stability.
A crisis management plan that was created for Cases in Crisis Management at UW-Green Bay. The plan was created and then tested in a mock-crisis situation over four hours of chaos, mayhem and fun. Following the use of the plan an imitation press conference was given based on the crises.
This document provides an overview of the intelligent building systems used at the Dayabumi Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The complex consists of a 35-story tower and six-story podium with retail space. It utilizes a Building Automation System to control facilities like HVAC as well as fire safety, security, and communication systems. The renovation aims to improve the tower and build a more sophisticated intelligent system in line with current needs.
The document provides tips and guidelines for developing an effective resume. It notes that the average of 250 resumes are received for every job opening. The goal of a resume is to get an interview for the position. Effective resumes are tailored to the specific job and employer. They should be error-free, well-organized, concise and highlight accomplishments using keywords relevant to the target job. Contact information at the top is followed by sections such as a targeted job title, summary statement, skills, experience and education. The document outlines the purpose of different resume versions and tips for formatting, content and structure.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses resume structure and components, including headings, summaries, experience, education, and formatting. Key tips include limiting the resume to one to two pages, using action verbs, and tailoring the resume to the specific job. Different resume styles like reverse chronological, functional, and skills-based are also covered. The workshop aims to help attendees create a resume that highlights their qualifications and lands more job interviews.
The document discusses the differences between resumes and CVs. It notes that resumes are typically one to two pages and focus on relevant work history and skills for the specific position being applied for. CVs can be longer, up to 10 pages, and focus more on academic accomplishments and background. Resumes are generally used for business positions while CVs are more common for academic roles. The document also provides examples of different resume formats and sections that should be included in a strong resume, such as contact information, work experience, education, and skills.
The document provides guidance on writing effective job postings for an online job board. It discusses including an attention-grabbing title, detailed company information, a comprehensive job description outlining responsibilities and qualifications, and clear instructions on how to apply. It also stresses the importance of using relevant keywords to improve searchability.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) to help land a dream job. It recommends including key sections like work history, education, accomplishments quantified using the SOAR model (Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results), skills identified from accomplishments, and a positioning statement. The CV should be concise, focus on recent relevant experience, use active language, and highlight quantifiable achievements to demonstrate value to employers in under 30 seconds. Formatting tips include using a simple consistent format on no more than two pages with no personal details like photos.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective resume in 3 parts:
1. Target your resume to the specific company and position by matching your skills to their needs. Use an advertising approach to get attention.
2. Choose the appropriate resume format based on your career trajectory and include quantifiable accomplishments.
3. Follow the basic steps of making your resume strong, clear and focused on getting an interview through highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
This document provides tips for building an effective resume, including the role of a resume, common resume formats, and standard sections. It recommends using a combinational resume format that highlights both work experience and skills. Key sections include an objective, education history, relevant coursework, projects, and skills. Cover letters should highlight relevant experience and qualifications, with the goal of securing an interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resumes: The Complete Resume FAQ
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LiveCareer Staff Writer
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
This article seeks to be the complete compendium on the questions that job-seekers most often asked about resumes. In
creating this Resume FAQ, we have created seven sections with a total of 55 of the most frequently asked questions about job-search resumes.
Here's how this Resume FAQ is divided for navigation ease:
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Job-Seeker Resume Basics What is the purpose of a resume? What are the absolute, unbreakable rules of resume writing? What about "breakable rules" of resume writing? Do I need more than one version of my resume? If I've never created a resume before, how do I get started? What are the most important aspects of a resume, and how can I remember them?II.
Resume Components What should be included on a resume? There's nothing tricky about listing my name, is there? What if my name is hard to prono ...
2. Road MapRoad Map
Role of the ResumeRole of the Resume
Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes
Resume FormatsResume Formats
Resume SectionsResume Sections
Additional DocumentationAdditional Documentation
Miscellaneous TipsMiscellaneous Tips
Miscellaneous TiltsMiscellaneous Tilts
Sample ResumesSample Resumes
3. What is a Resume?What is a Resume?
A marketing toolA marketing tool
Your first tool for building a careerYour first tool for building a career
TheThe first impressionfirst impression a prospective employer has of youa prospective employer has of you
AA selling toolselling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer how youthat allows you to highlight to an employer how you
can contribute to the companycan contribute to the company
Request for an interviewRequest for an interview
Purpose of the resume is toPurpose of the resume is to get you an interviewget you an interview
Must capture the reader’s interest and attentionMust capture the reader’s interest and attention
Must convince the employer that you have the ability to fill theirMust convince the employer that you have the ability to fill their
positionposition
Your “big picture”Your “big picture”
AA snapshot of what you believesnapshot of what you believe are your most importantare your most important
experiences and qualificationsexperiences and qualifications
4. Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes
A Paper/PDF ResumeA Paper/PDF Resume
A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, …A printed resume for use at job fairs, conferences, …
Should be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eyeShould be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to the eye
Use bullets, bolding, and indentationUse bullets, bolding, and indentation
Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, …Take this resume with you on job interviews, career breakfasts, …
An Electronic ResumeAn Electronic Resume
A plain text resume for on-line submissionA plain text resume for on-line submission
Typically must conform to employer specificationsTypically must conform to employer specifications
Use left-justified and space indented formattingUse left-justified and space indented formatting
If desired, use “+”, “*”, and “0” to represent bulletsIf desired, use “+”, “*”, and “0” to represent bullets
An HTML ResumeAn HTML Resume
Typically includes links to homepage, images, …Typically includes links to homepage, images, …
Avoid this type of resumeAvoid this type of resume
Most people don’t want an employer walking around in their homepageMost people don’t want an employer walking around in their homepage
5. Resume Formats - ChronologicalResume Formats - Chronological
Highlight yourHighlight your
work experience inwork experience in
reversereverse
chronologicalchronological
orderorder
Be sure toBe sure to notnot
leave gapsleave gaps
The most widelyThe most widely
used format forused format for
workingworking
professionalsprofessionals
Cut off
6. Resume Formats - FunctionalResume Formats - Functional
Highlight specificHighlight specific
skillsskills for whichfor which
the market hasthe market has
high demandhigh demand
Seldom usedSeldom used byby
new graduatesnew graduates
Frequently usedFrequently used
toto change jobschange jobs oror
careerscareers
Again, cut off
7. Resume Formats - CombinationalResume Formats - Combinational
HighlightHighlight specificspecific
work experiencework experience
HighlightHighlight marketablemarketable
skillsskills
TheThe best resume stylebest resume style
for most collegefor most college
studentsstudents
I would prefer bullets
8. The Silver BulletThe Silver Bullet
What is unique or interesting about your college experience?What is unique or interesting about your college experience?
My RecommendationMy Recommendation
If you have an interesting internship –If you have an interesting internship –
emphasize it –emphasize it – if not get one!if not get one!
Most UW-EC graduates have interestingMost UW-EC graduates have interesting
project experienceproject experience
Build on your liberal arts education!!!Build on your liberal arts education!!!
DemonstrateDemonstrate leadershipleadership,, communicationcommunication,,
cultural awarenesscultural awareness
9. Standard Resume SectionsStandard Resume Sections
HeaderHeader
ObjectiveObjective
EducationEducation
Honors/ActivitiesHonors/Activities
Work ExperienceWork Experience
Relevant CoursesRelevant Courses
SkillsSkills
ProjectsProjects
Move toward bottom
I prefer other order
10. The Header SectionThe Header Section
The first line should be your nameThe first line should be your name
Larger than theLarger than the largest fontlargest font used in bodyused in body
Avoid using decorative fontsAvoid using decorative fonts
Don’t use black or gray shaded backgroundsDon’t use black or gray shaded backgrounds
Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., …Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., …
Include contact addressInclude contact address
Permanent addressPermanent address
Current addressCurrent address
Include your email addressInclude your email address
Use your UWEC email addressUse your UWEC email address
Don’t use “Don’t use “BIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COMBIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COM””
Include your phone numberInclude your phone number
Change the message machine to be appropriateChange the message machine to be appropriate
11. The Objective SectionThe Objective Section
Considered optional but I strongly suggest including itConsidered optional but I strongly suggest including it
Make statement clear, concise, and to the pointMake statement clear, concise, and to the point
Bad:Bad: “I want to get a job“I want to get a job””
Weak:Weak: “To attain an internship in the computer industry.”“To attain an internship in the computer industry.”
Good:Good: “To attain an internship in the computer industry working“To attain an internship in the computer industry working
with database or network security.”with database or network security.”
Avoid being overly specific to single companyAvoid being overly specific to single company
““To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on …”To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on …”
I prefer objectives from the company’s perspectiveI prefer objectives from the company’s perspective
““To attain a web application programming position whereTo attain a web application programming position where
knowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value theknowledge of Java and the Struts framework will add value the
overall development process.”overall development process.”
12. The Work Experience SectionThe Work Experience Section
Dedicated to most recent and relevant employmentDedicated to most recent and relevant employment
FormatFormat
Employer and location on the first lineEmployer and location on the first line
Don’t need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact informationDon’t need name of supervisor, complete address, or contact information
Position and time-span on the second linePosition and time-span on the second line
Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps)Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps)
Each position should have at least two bulletsEach position should have at least two bullets
Explain role and contributionsExplain role and contributions
Don’t emphasize duties but rather emphasizeDon’t emphasize duties but rather emphasize outcomesoutcomes
““Increased efficiency of … by 20%”Increased efficiency of … by 20%”
““Improved user navigation experience on …”Improved user navigation experience on …”
Descriptions should be consistent in wordingDescriptions should be consistent in wording
Watch the tenseWatch the tense
Current job uses present tenseCurrent job uses present tense
Former jobs use past tenseFormer jobs use past tense
Employers want
problem solvers
13. The Relevant Courses SectionThe Relevant Courses Section
The keyword isThe keyword is relevantrelevant coursescourses
Don’t include Foundations of ComputingDon’t include Foundations of Computing
Don’t include Algorithms and Data StructuresDon’t include Algorithms and Data Structures
Focus on courses the are either unique or would normally beFocus on courses the are either unique or would normally be
considered electiveconsidered elective
Computer SecurityComputer Security
Computer GraphicsComputer Graphics
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence
Computer NetworksComputer Networks
Database SystemsDatabase Systems
Data MiningData Mining
14. The Projects SectionThe Projects Section
Used correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduatesUsed correctly, this section can set you apart from other new graduates
Most new grads don’t get the opportunity to use this sectionMost new grads don’t get the opportunity to use this section
Show any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you haveShow any lengthy, impressive, or relevant projects to which you have
made real contributionmade real contribution
Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes)Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes)
““Market Basket Analysis SystemMarket Basket Analysis System
Designed and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchasesDesigned and implemented a Java application for predicting future purchases
based on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase recordsbased on a probabilistic analysis of past purchase records
Deployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an OracleDeployed system as a web service using XML and SOAP and an Oracle
database on the backenddatabase on the backend
Used synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system toUsed synchronized threads to increase overall throughput of the system to
handle up to 50 client requests per second”handle up to 50 client requests per second”
15. Scannable ResumesScannable Resumes
Most large employers will scan your resume into a centralMost large employers will scan your resume into a central
databasedatabase
Tips to assist the scanning processTips to assist the scanning process
Don’t use italics, underlining, or graphicsDon’t use italics, underlining, or graphics
Use bold only for headersUse bold only for headers
Use “scanner-friendly” fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts)Use “scanner-friendly” fonts (Serif or Sans Serif fonts)
Times New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examplesTimes New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are good examples
Font sizes of between 9 and 12Font sizes of between 9 and 12
Use black ink on white backgroundUse black ink on white background
Tips to assist the retrieval processTips to assist the retrieval process
Most lookup is keyword-basedMost lookup is keyword-based
Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble-Samples: Unix, C++, Java, hardware, networking, trouble-
shooting, testing, security, data mining, …shooting, testing, security, data mining, …
16. Tips on Delivery of Your ResumeTips on Delivery of Your Resume
Posting OnlinePosting Online
““rules” are still emergingrules” are still emerging
Common mistake – formatting that doesn’t make the tripCommon mistake – formatting that doesn’t make the trip
Convert to text onlyConvert to text only
Use PDF if allowedUse PDF if allowed
ProofreadProofread carefully after conversioncarefully after conversion
If they ask about salary, leave it emptyIf they ask about salary, leave it empty
If they force salary, be honest but don’t shoot for the moonIf they force salary, be honest but don’t shoot for the moon
Emailing your resumeEmailing your resume
Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document)Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document)
75 – 80% of companies are running Windows75 – 80% of companies are running Windows
Also include text version in the email messageAlso include text version in the email message
Attachments can get dropped or filteredAttachments can get dropped or filtered
Test before deployTest before deploy
Send to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to youSend to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to you
17. Miscellaneous Tips (1)Miscellaneous Tips (1)
Act like a professionalAct like a professional
Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, …Avoid cutesy or inappropriate graphics, images, formats, …
One page onlyOne page only
You are a fresh graduate, don’t assume that the one-page ruleYou are a fresh graduate, don’t assume that the one-page rule
doesn’t apply to you!doesn’t apply to you!
Stick to the truthStick to the truth
Don’t sprinkle buzzwords in that you really don’t understandDon’t sprinkle buzzwords in that you really don’t understand
It speaks volumes about your character when you can’t explainIt speaks volumes about your character when you can’t explain
your own resumeyour own resume
Focus on achievements and resultsFocus on achievements and results
Laundry lists of duties are not impressiveLaundry lists of duties are not impressive
18. Miscellaneous Tips (2)Miscellaneous Tips (2)
Use easy-to-read languageUse easy-to-read language
Winston Churchill - “Use short, old words.”Winston Churchill - “Use short, old words.”
Get the words and punctuation correctGet the words and punctuation correct
Errors and “broken English” are the kiss of deathErrors and “broken English” are the kiss of death
Follow the instructionsFollow the instructions
If the company asks for specific information, then give it to themIf the company asks for specific information, then give it to them
Follow upFollow up
If you said you would call, then callIf you said you would call, then call
Maintain a consistent writing styleMaintain a consistent writing style
Avoid “To apply …” then “Applying …”Avoid “To apply …” then “Applying …”
Avoid the use of “I” or “my”Avoid the use of “I” or “my”
19. Don’t Make These Famous MistakesDon’t Make These Famous Mistakes
““Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computerEducation: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer
science, curses in accounting”science, curses in accounting”
““Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet”Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet”
““Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”
““Disposed of $2.5 billion in assets”Disposed of $2.5 billion in assets”
““Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department”Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department”
Cover Letter:Cover Letter: “Thank you for your consideration. I hope“Thank you for your consideration. I hope
to hear from you shorty!”to hear from you shorty!”