School is getting out soon, and I’m getting more questions than ever about resumes. Also more complaints, that it costs too much to get one done.
Graduation puts new emphasis on the quality of the students’ resumes. On the other hand, it also means more competition for the jobs that are available. Here’s a simple template to get a fast, professional looking resume.
Adults can’t afford to have a substandard resume either. Remember that your resume is the first impression a potential employer sees. If you wouldn’t go to an interview wearing your oldest sneakers, don’t go to one with a worn-out resume either.
There are many ways to format resumes. However, most recruiters and employers prefer a basic, well-organized, simple document that is easy to read. Older adaptations, designed to minimize time out of the workforce or job gaps and frequent changes, don’t work well in the new electronic systems. Your goal is to get selected by that system and get to talk to someone who can hire you. Don’t get overly creative.
This template looks professional and clean. It works for teens and adults, and it also works for most industries.
Soon, I’ll post a resume that shows you how to add keywords for electronic scoring systems and optical readers, as well as how to organize a master resume that you’ll keep forever.
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