Components of Resumes

An Effective Summary: An Important Part Of The Resume Puzzle
Beginning your resume - Personal Details
Career Profiles
Detailing your work history
Education Details and Additional Information
Enhancing your career profile
Prepare Your Resume For An Online Job Search
Stating your objective
The Objective Question - For Or Against?
The tone of your resume
Verbalizing your experience
Writing employment details and the use of your job title
Writing the main body of your resume. detailing your responsibilities and achievements
Writing your employment dates
   

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An Effective Summary: An Important Part Of The Resume Puzzle

An effective summary is one of the most important parts of your resume because it tells a potential employer exactly why you qualify for a job and how you can fulfill their needs. That is a lot to pack into a three to five sentence summary, but it is critical to creating a resume that will get you to the interview phase.

Customize the summary

The summary is a key place to customize your resume so that it matches your attributes with the potential employer's needs. Use this section to highlight your qualifications in a way that parallels the qualifications they want in that job; in other words, tell them specifically how you can benefit them.

Use concise, active language that gives specific information about you. Instead of saying you are an "excellent manager", for example, say that you are an "excellent manager with a proven record of motivating employees and meeting department goals". Can you see the difference? How could you make this statement even stronger without making it long and confusing?

Try this for yourself. Start with a basic description of something you want to emphasize about yourself, and then make it stronger. Use action words that are specific about the attribute you want to emphasize and describe exactly how you demonstrate that attribute.

Structure of the summary

There are a variety of ways to structure the summary part of your resume, so you should try several methods to see what best shows off what you have to offer a potential employer. Most experts suggest that your summary be three to five sentences long, but that is it. Anything longer than that becomes too wordy and drawn out, losing its effectiveness and power.

Here is a general description of common elements in an effective summary:


Brief descriptive phrase about of your profession

Succinct phrase about your experience in that profession

Additional concise statements that emphasize the scope and/or variety of your skills; your diverse background; a notable accomplishment; or a relevant personal/professional characteristic

You do not have to include all of these elements in your summary, and in fact, most people should not use them all or the summary will become too long. Think about your profession and what the potential employer is seeking, then select the pieces of your background that best capture how and why you are the best choice for the job.


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Resume Service - Beginning your resume - Personal Details.

Resume Service - Your resume should begin with a heading that includes the following personal details:


Name
Address
Telephone contact numbers
E-Mail address

For your benefit we have included a sample of different headings you may choose to use.

Amy Mathews, 117 River St, Boston, MA 02127
Phone 617 2478459 Cell phone 617 8471269
mathewsa@hotmale.com

 

Amy Mathews
117
River St, Boston, MA02127
Phone 617 2478459 Cell phone 617 8471269
mathewsa@hotmale.com

 

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It may seem very obvious but there are certain things that you must remember when you write this section.

Write your name, as you would introduce yourself in everyday life. If you are known by your initials it is recommended that you write your full name on your resume. Preferably write your first name, as it can be a source of confusion for an interviewer as they try to decipher your name or sex.

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It is not relevant to include a title as in Mr. Mrs. Ms. This information is not required by an interviewer or prospective employer.

Ensure that you include your full address, rather than an abbreviation. It is important that there be no confusion later in the process if you were to receive a job offer.

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Always include a telephone contact number; home and cell phone numbers are the most widely included numbers. It is important that you include your area code also even if the position you are applying for is in the local area.

E-mail has now become so widely used it is one of the most important pieces of contact information. But an important point to note is that while you may use the e-mail to correspond to interview requests or to provide clarification on points in your resume, it gives an intriguing insight into your personality.

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Resume Writing Service - We recommend that you write a career profile section into your resume particularly for candidates that are seeking management or professional roles.

The profile section should represent those personal characteristics that set you apart from the rest of the competition.

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It should be concise and factual emphasising the qualities, which enhance your daily performance and ensure your success both personally and professionally.

To assist you in writing this section please see examples below:

CAREER PROFILE:

* Extensive experience in demanding industrial environments.
* Expert at making quick and effective decisions in stressful situations.
* Strong interpersonal skills: proven ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
* Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to lead successful teams.
* Recognised for dedication and the ability to achieve results.
* Organized with exceptional follow through abilities and a comprehensive grounding in management.

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CAREER PROFILE:

* Provide confidential support and expert office management skills.
* Excel in meeting objectives through use of independent action, prioritisation, persistence, and leadership skills.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office XP Professional, Excel, Word, Access, Adobe, PageMaker 6.5 and Adobe, Photoshop 6.0
* Adapt quickly to diverse management and client styles.
* Use humour, positive attitude, and high standards to motivate staff to excellence.

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PROFILE:

* Self-motivated, responsible and experienced at working in fast-paced environments.
* Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels.
* Detail orientated, able to multi-task effectively.
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
* Skilled organiser and problem solver with the ability to consider all options before making a decision.
* Good humoured and enthusiastic under pressure.

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Through use of this separate section you have demonstrated the personal characteristics and additional skills that inherent to you. These are set apart from your daily duties and responsibilities and simply create a picture of how you do your job and the manner in which you approach people and situations.

We recommend the inclusion of this section for its effectiveness in gaining you that all-important interview.

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Detailing your work history.

It is not an easy task detailing your work history. Many of us take the everyday aspects of our role for granted. We don't give a second thought to the daily tasks that are commonplace to us can be the salvation of a prospective employer.

How you represent your duties and responsibilities is important. Remember that your resume has no place for waffle. It is important to keep sentences short and strong. They need to grab the reader's attention and to do this they need to be short and punchy yet incorporate the necessary detail.

Sentences should be indicate action rather than read like a post mortem of your working life.

See example below:

EXPERIENCE:

Bayside Technologies, Cambridge, MA 2000 - Present
Manager

* Expansive scope of responsibilities including the execution of accounting, reporting and financial functions for the operations department.
* Responsibility for nipsu accounts - New Product Start Ups.
* Developed specialized marketing strategies and sales methods.
* Competent in financial planning and analysis including cost reduction and performance improvements.
* Served as liaison to operations personnel.
* Streamlined the administrative, accounting and reporting functions.
* Demonstrated improved accounting and reporting processes.
* Improved efficiency through elimination of non-value added tasks.
* Liaised with IT to create and introduce a new computerized accounting system.

These sentences create an image of the role and the individuals working style.
You can get a feel for the approach they take to their job and their work ethic.

By keeping the sentences short you have kept the reader's attention, piqued their interest and will be in a position to expand on this information in detail during your interview.

Many interviewers use the resume to conduct the interview, which allows you some comfort as you will be very familiar with your own resume and its layout and can anticipate to a certain extent the questions that will be put to you.

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Professional Resume Writers - Education Details and Addition Information

 

Professional Resume Writers - Your education details should be included immediately after your work history details. It is not necessary to include details of your early schooling. Depending on the extent of your work experience you may simply need to add in your University or College education details. If you are new to the workforce you may feel it relevant to include your high school details.

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Simply detail your school name and the city and state that it is located in and the date attended from and to. Also include the qualification gained at your place of education and if you wish the grade you achieved.

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In the event that you have completed professional courses throughout your working life that support your candidacy please include those details within your education section. Once again include the name of the college or university that you are attending and the course that you are attending.

See examples below:

EDUCATION:

BostonCollege, Boston, MA 1999 - 2001
BS in Computer Science

BostonUniversity, Boston, MA 1992 - 1995
BS in Accounting


EDUCATION:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2001 - Present
BS in Computer Science

BostonCollege, Boston, MA
BS in Business Administration 1994 - 1996

St.MathewHigh School, BostonMA.
High School Diploma, Graduated with Honours. 1989 - 1994

In the event that you are completing a course outside of the college curriculum, perhaps on the Internet or at a local evening centre you may include these details in the Additional information section of your resume.

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This section should be used to detail additional information that is relevant to your prospective employer such as proficiency in computers, fluency in languages, or other skills which while not necessarily relevant to the position you seek nevertheless demonstrate an aptitude and an enthusiasm to learn new things.

If you wish to do so you may include some details of hobbies and outside interests at this point. This information will assist your interviewer in building a profile of your personality and personal characteristics beyond the working environment.

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Enhancing your career profile

Representing yourself at interview can be a daunting process. A well-written resume provides an excellent starting point for the interviewer to work from as they follow your achievements and successes through your resume.

Your resume is designed to create a desire on the interviewers behalf to get to know you. They have seen what you can do but they want to hear the detail and listen to you speak about your career and achievements.

See example below:

PROFILE:

* Team-oriented executive with an impressive record of start-up and turnaround situations.
* Exceptional organization building skills.
* Ability to motivate others at all levels in the achievement of the organizational goals.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Experienced in analyzing and streamlining systems to increase productivity.
* Possess strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize a broad range of responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Detailing your profile as above on a resume gives a brief yet insightful look into your personal characteristics.

What you have done is to allow your interviewer scope to question you on your career. It also ensures that you are comfortable as you discuss the aspects of your role that you liked best, what your strengths are and the personal traits that you bring to your job.

It demonstrates your focus and your drive and ability and is a good starting point for any resume. In a few short bullet points you have created a picture, which you can expand on at the interview itself.

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Prepare Your Resume For An Online Job Search

 

Online job searching has exploded in popularity, both with job seekers and employers alike. Job seekers appreciate the ease and convenience of searching for a job and submitting their resume electronically, while employers appreciate the cost savings and efficiency that comes from using an automated electronic system.

If you plan to use the Internet to conduct a portion of your job search, you will need to prepare an online version of your resume that includes some specific characteristics to maximize your chances for success. The following are some simple guidelines to help you make your online resume shine.

Content characteristics

Automated processing of resumes uses scanning software that looks for phrases and keywords to capture and record. Human resources personnel and hiring managers can then search the resume database using phrases and keywords related to a specific job posting and thus generate a list of likely qualified candidates.

Your job is to write your resume with the keywords and phrases that relate to the job you want so that the scanning software will pick them up and record them in your file. Most software finds it easier to spot nouns than verbs, so instead of using a phrase like this:

"marketing and selling"

use a phrase like this:

"managed marketing campaigns and sales activities"

Another useful tip is to write your summary to include specific accomplishments and results rather than highlighting previous job duties and responsibilities. This will help the scanning software pick out key information that will help your name come up when the database is searched.

Formatting

The format you use for the online version of your resume is critical. Automatic scanners do have some limitations in terms of what they can and cannot translate clearly, so it works to your advantage if your formatting is set up to make it easier for the software to read your material.

Here are some formatting tips to help make your resume better for online use:

Font - Do not use fonts that are too fancy or fonts where the individual letters touch each other. Instead, use a standard serif or sans serif font in a size that is at least ten to twelve points or larger.

Italics/Underlining - Most scanning software does not recognize italics or underlining, so if you want to emphasize something opt instead for bold type or use all capital letters for the part you want to be notices.

Graphics - Do not use graphics or other types of shading in an online resume. Scanning software cannot effectively deal with these items so it is better to leave them out entirely.

Spacing - Use a maximum of single spacing between sections; double spacing is problematic for most scanning software. It is also good practice not to expand or compress the spacing between lines or between letters.

Print quality - If a potential employer asks for a hard copy of your resume that they will scan in themselves, make sure the printed copy is pristine. That means using a laser printer, plain white paper, and printing only on one side. Avoid stapling or folding your resume, as this will make it more difficult to scan.


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Resume Services - Stating your objective.

 

Resume Services - There are differing opinions on the relevance of stating your objective at the beginning of your resume. Some people feel it is entirely irrelevant however we disagree.

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A resume without an objective has no focus or sense of direction. As we have previously stated it is vital that your resume conveys a sense of purpose to your prospective employer.

To ensure that your prospective employer is aware of your intentions you must state an objective. State the job you are seeking. Your resume must then revolve around this objective with one intention and that is to gain the position you are seeking through the correct emphasis on your skills and experience.

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Your objective should be a simple statement of intent. Examples are as follows:

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an Administrative Assistant where extensive experience and superior organization skills will be fully utilized.

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position within Operations Management where a proven record of success will be utilized and further developed.

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A statement such as this will immediately capture the interest and attention of your prospective employer forcing them to read on further.

Alternatively if you so wish you may use a general objective stating the position you seek only:


OBJECTIVE: OPERATIONS MANAGER

OBJECTIVE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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This is not used as frequently as the first example however it is entirely appropriate so you may choose the example that is more suited to your resume style.

Remember the intention is to gain the interest of your prospective employer and it is the content within your resume that must work for you.

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The Objective Question - For Or Against?

 

In the world of professional resume writing and consulting, there has been much discussion over the last few years about the advantages and disadvantages of including a career objective in a resume. It has traditionally been part of a standard resume, but in recent times has fallen into disfavor among some experts.

Let's take a look at the arguments both for and against including an objective in your resume.

Argument for the objective

A well-written objective statement lets you tell a potential employer, quickly and succinctly, your career goals and what you want to do for the organization. It can be quickly and easily tailored to match each specific job application you submit, allowing you to customize the message that each potential employer receives. Many organizations expect to see an objective on a resume, and they can be put off if it is not there. They interpret the lack of an objective as meaning the job seeker does not really know what they want to do, or that the job seeker is unfocused and imprecise.

The objective statement can be a powerful tool for the job seeker to communicate his or her ambitions and aspirations to a potential employer. If you have a specific career goal that you are interested in pursuing, an objective statement is often the best place for you to write that information and be confident that it will be read and understood

Argument against the objective

Most objective statements, however, are not very well written. Job seekers are often afraid to limit their job possibilities too narrowly so they compose an objective that is so vague as to be meaningless. Some employers, too, view the objective as very limiting and if a job seeker's objective statement does not match their needs, the resume will be screened out right away.

The temptation for many job seekers is to write the objective strictly, in terms of what they want to achieve for themselves. This is okay to a point if you want to communicate your ambition to a potential employer, but the objective should present this information in a way that clearly lets the employer know what benefit they will receive from hiring you.

Summary

The decision of whether or not to include an object statement is entirely up to you. If you choose to include it, make sure it is specific, concise, and communicates what the employer can expect to gain from hiring you. If you choose not to include it, then you should instead provide a summary section where you outline your significant skills, attributes, and the benefits you would bring to the employer.


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Resume Article Library

 

Welcome to the resume article library where you can get some of the best resume advice and help online today. All the articles have been written by the professional resume writers on staff.

Please browse through the selection of quality articles to help you with your job search. Let us know if you have any questions.

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What You Need To Know About Military Resumes

Create A Resume That Showcases Your Accomplishments

Five Ways Faking Resume Information Will Hurt You

The Essentials Of Resume Writing

Resume Writing Myths

Defining Your Career Through Your Resume

Resume Blasting?Pros and Cons

Why Resume Lies Always Get Found Out

Why Your Resume Never Makes it to a Hiring Manager

Creating and E-mailing a Plain Text Resume

Select The Correct Resume Format

Tips for Creating A Credible Resume

Keeping Your Resume Out Of SPAM Filters

Five Reasons Why Plain Text Can Help Your Job Search

Blasting Your Resume To Enhance Your Job Search

Fundamental Rules Of Effective Resume Writing

Match Your Resume To Your Career Goals

An Effective Summary: An Important Part Of The Resume Puzzle

What A Resume Makeover Can Do For You

Effective Resume Strategies For Job Search Success

Why Long Resumes Don?t Work

Why You Should Hire A Professional To Create Your Resume

Creative Resume Writing: Stick To The Facts

Your Resume Is Your Portfolio

Set Yourself Apart From The Competition

What Do HR Professionals Want In A Resume?

Words That Make Your Resume Stand Out

What You Need To Know About Federal Resumes

Your Resume Must Reflect You

Your Resume Is A Living Document

Can Your Resume Get Past The First Hurdle?

Can Your Resume Capture An Employers Attention?

Posting Your Resume?Pros and Cons

Resume Presentation: The Important Facts

Why volunteer work can enhance your resume

Marketing Yourself With An Effective Resume

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Create A Resume That Gets You The Interview

Simple Resume Errors That Will Cost You Dearly

What Do Potential Employers Really Want In A Resume?

Why Proofreading Your Resume Is Vital

Avoid Resume Mistakes That Eliminate You

Avoid Age Questions With A Professional Resume

Prepare Your Resume For An Online Job Search

Take Control With A Professionally Written Resume

Securing A Career Change With Your Resume

The Objective Question ? For Or Against?

Words That Weaken Your Resume

Managing Employment Gaps In Your Resume

Getting your resume past a professional resume reviewer

Managing Employment Gaps in Your Resume

Why Your Resume Won?t Make The Grade

Create A Resume That Showcases Your Accomplishments

The Five Most Common Resume Errors

Why Continuous Editing Can Destroy Your Resume

Why Your Resume Determines Your Career

The merits of Scannable Resumes

Defining An ASC11 Resume

Using Keywords To Get You Noticed

Understand The Essentials When Submitting Your Resume Online

Determine How An Electronic Resume Can Help Your Career

What your resume can do for you.

Resume Basics

Beginning your resume - Personal Details.

Stating your objective.

Writing your employment dates

Writing employment details and the use of your job title.

Writing the main body of your resume, detailing your responsibilities and achievements.

The tone of your resume.

Career Profiles

Education Details and Addition Information

A resume without a cover letter.

Presenting your resume

Resume Mistakes

Resumes - All about you

Targeting your audience

Why resumes don't get read.

Using effective words

Verbalizing your experience

Resume Preparation

Selective Editing

Selecting the right position.

Posting/Distribution Articles

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Make A Resume - Verbalizing your experience

Make a resume - A good layout is completely wasted if the information contained within does not stand up to scrutiny. So what do you need to make a resume great?

Generally people felt that the more detail provided, the better their chances of success are. A reasonable thought, however this is truly not the case.

Your resume is a platform to detail your achievements and experience, and the only correct way to do this is in a concise format. Or to put it another way - make a resume short on words, long on facts.

Avoid use of the word I, not only does it become repetitive, it makes you sound egocentric as YOU detail your experience.

You must make a resume to be reader friendly to ensure that it gets the attention it deserves, if it contains information guaranteed to irritate, then the only guarantee you have is that it will see the bin at the first opportunity.

Make a resume in the third person, creating a reader centred document, which is far more effective.

Avoid use of words such as the, a, an, when also as they are unnecessary and repetitive.

Another important point to note when you make a resume is to write your details in bullet points rather than writing in a long text format which is harder to read and certainly harder to ascertain where the really relevant points are gleaned from.

Avoid just detailing the mundane when you make your resume. Do not just list daily duties you performed, focus instead on significant contributions you personally made and how the company was better off through your performance.

Sounds easy, perhaps, but the trick is to make a resume in a clear and succinct manner and finishing them with polish and professionalism.

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Professional Resume - Writing employment details and the use of your job title.

 

Professional Resume - As you begin on the main body of your professional resume you must concentrate on your current and previous work history.

Include the name of your employer and as previously detailed the dates of your employment within the company.

Your job title should be reflective of the position you are currently employed in rather than perhaps a more junior position that perhaps you began in earlier in your career with your current employer.

Professional Resume Examples as follows:

Administrative Assistant rather than Secretary.
Manufacturing Engineer rather than Associate Engineer.


Your job title must reflect the position you are seeking otherwise your resume will be quickly discarded in favour of another. Having said this ensure that you do not misrepresent yourself or your capabilities.

It is not necessary to include the full address of previous employers on your professional resume. The employer name, city and state are adequate.

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Accuro Resumes - Writing the main body of your resume

 

Accuro Resumes - The main body of your resume will be the section that details your previous work history and the contribution you personally made to your place of employment.

As we have previously stated your professional resume should reflect an energy and vigour when you detail your responsibilities.

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Use short sentences and common words. These communicate quickly and are easily understood. There is no need to include lots of lengthy words in an effort to sound more knowledgeable or experienced. This in fact can often alter the point you have tried to make and will often lead to confusion.

We recommend that you do not use words such as I, you, my, they, it, etc.

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The personal pronoun I can make sentences seem unprofessional and if used very often within the resume can sound repetitive and boring.

In order to get an understanding of why these words should be omitted see the examples below:

I was responsible for the collation of monthly sales data and the presentation of this data at monthly sales reviews.

It is far more effective to write this sentence in the following way.

Responsible for the monthly collation and presentation of sales data.

While both sentences effectively state the same thing, the second sentence is far more reader friendly and it conveys a sense of purpose and competence.

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The tone of your resume should be conversational and formal, the same manner as you speak in everyday life. It should be easy to read giving your interviewer an insight into you as a person.

Detailing your activities should be brief but descriptive. See example below:

* Performed administrative and secretarial functions for the Managing Director.
* Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate confidential client files.
* Coordinated multiple priorities and projects.
* Managed hotel reservations and special events for visiting clients.
* Provided exemplary customer service to all clients.
* Coordinated and managed multiple priorities and tasks.
* Performed financial functions including accounts payable and receivable.
* Prepare confidential costing reports on a bi-weekly basis.
* Provided telephone support to company clients.

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Detailing your experience in the manner above presents a concise but clear representation of your daily activities and responsibilities.

This format will prove very effective and is highly successful amongst job applicants. Interviewers favour it as it creates a powerful image of the candidate and lends itself well to a successful interview.

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Resume Writer - Writing your employment dates

 

Resume Writer - As you prepare to write the main body of your resume be aware of the following points:

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If you have a history of moving jobs you will want to draw attention away from gaps in employment. To do this you should include only the year of your employment rather than the month and year.

2001 - 2002 as opposed to May 2001 - Jan 2002

By drawing attention to the months of employment you will open the door to questions as to why you left or why you have moved around within your working history.

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You will be surprised to learn that many interviewers will be happy to accept the yearly dates without query. While we do not suggest you lie about your employment details, we do encourage you to effectively deflect attention from areas that may cause you difficulty to explain.

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However, you should be prepared to answer questions on gaps in employment at the interview stage, as it is possible that you may be asked for details of time in employment etc. The interview will give you the opportunity to explain the details around your work history face to face with your prospective employer.

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Remember that whatever format you choose to write your dates of employment be consistent throughout the resume. If you revert from one type to another it will draw attention immediately to your resume and guarantee difficult and awkward questions at the interview itself.


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