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Resume
First off I like to use the resume wizard in microsoft word 2003/XP. The resume wizard will ask you for your contact information and will place it at the top. In my case the functional resume wizard works really well for me. The resume wizard lets you pick fields that you know that you can fill in. The first field should be the objective. Such as
Objective: To obtain a job as a prepress technician.
Then make sure that you have fields for your work experience. Such as when you worked at the job, how long you worked at the job. Next to the bulleted points write a one-line sentence of each duty you performed. List only the last three jobs you had and only if they're related to prepress. Most places don't care if you worked at McDonalds when you were 16. (My case.) If you have references, don't forget to include them too. The resume should be one page, anything extra you want to add should be in your cover letter. Make sure to write your cover letter specifically for the job you want. For example when I see a job I want advertised in the newspaper they will state a few qualifications that they are looking for. Make sure that you mention that you have those qualifications in the cover letter and always thank them for taking the time to read your resume and coverletter.
One last think, never embelish your resume or coverletter. Anything over the top will always bite you in the behind if you get an interview or are hired for the job. Another place with a resume wizard I often use is at monster.com.
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