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How do I create a winning resume so I can get a JOB?
Formatting for results The formatting of a resume is very important and provides the necessary information in a logical, easy to read sequence. The use of underlines, italics, bold, and all caps can guide the employer through the resume with ease. Consistency is key when developing a resume and helps make the information on the resume simple for employers to read.
Start by including your personal information The employer wants to know your name, address, phone number, and email address on the top of the first page of your resume. Personal information such as marital status, age, religion, political affiliation are not included on a resume and are illegal questions for employers to ask.
Including an Objective or Summary of Qualifications is optional An objective (optional) can immediately help identify the position to which you are applying. A Summary of Qualifications (optional) can offer a list of your skills and accomplishments right at the very beginning of your resume. You can also include why you are writing in the cover letter if the employer asks for one.
Marketing yourself.
Include all relevant Education, Honors, Degrees, & Certifications When applying for internships Education, Honors, and Awards will usually go at the beginning of the resume and will move to the end once you have developed some professional experience. As a student, Education will be the first major category (after Objective or Summary if you include one), since student is your most recent full-time role. Maintain white space Try to keep margins to 1” all around the edges of the resume and include some spacing within the resume to give it a fresh, professional look. You want to create a resume that's easy to skim. Prepare several resumes Be prepared to change your resume based on the position in which you are applying. You may choose to change the information provided or you may just change the order in which you present the information. Focus on the qualifications of the position and the needs of the employer Each resume should be the result of researching the employer and reviewing the position description if possible. Be sure to include certifications, achievements, volunteer, internship, employment experiences as well as any special skills such as computer, foreign language, music, art, etc. Try to keep it to one page For internships and entry level positions, one page is sufficient. One you have been in the workforce for ten years or more or if you have had extensive lab experiences or publications, two pages may be required. Be sure to put your name and page 2 at the top of the second page of the resume. Do not staple and avoid folding if possible. Use laser bond paper and you may select a matching #10 envelope or large 9" x 12" envelope. Review the overall format and how the resume appears visually Once you have included all the information and have checked for consistency and formatting, take a good look at how the resume looks and if it is professional. The overall look and appeal of the resume will provide the employer with a lasting first impression of you as an applicant. Proofread This is the time you will want to be a perfectionist. There is no room for grammatical and/or spelling errors in a resume. Set it down and come back to it, have someone critique it, do whatever is necessary to ensure that your document is absolutely perfect. You will not get a second chance to create a good impression if you send out a resume that includes errors.
Congratulate yourself Congratulations! You have prepared a resume you can be proud of. Every couple of years you will probably need to update the information on your resume; but the hard work is behind you
Need interview tips?
Interviewees’ rambling on is one of the most common interview blunders Fogarty sees. "You really have to listen to the question, and answer the question, and answer it concisely," he says. "So many people can't get this basic thing down. You ask them a question, and they go off on a tangent. They might think you want to hear what they're saying, but they didn't answer your question."
It is one thing to say you can do something; it's another to give examples of things you have done. "Come with a toolbox of examples of the work you've done," advises Fogarty. "You should come and anticipate the questions a recruiter's going to ask based on the requirement of the role. Think of recent strong strategic examples of work you've done, then when the question is asked, answer with specifics, not in generalities. You should say, ‘Yes, I've done that before. Here's an example of a time I did that…,' and then come back and ask the recruiter, ‘Did that answer your question?'"
Somehow, candidates get the impression that a good technique is to dance around difficult interview questions. "If you don't have a skill, just state it. Don't try to cover it up by talking and giving examples that aren't relevant. You're much better off saying you don't have that skill but perhaps you do have some related skills, and you're happy to tell them about that if they like."
You can split recruiters into two schools. There are those who are very straight-laced and serious, and candidates had better take the process seriously as well when dealing with them. "Then you have recruiters like me," he says, chuckling. "I'm going to be that candidate's best friend when they call me. My technique is to put them at ease, because I want them to tell me everything, and a lot of candidates mess up in this area. They start to think, ‘Oh, this guy is cool. I can tell him anything.' And then they cross the line." And that can take a candidate out of contention. Remember: Always maintain your professionalism.
Come ready with good questions to ask. He says nothing impresses him more than a really good question that not only shows you've researched the company in general, but also the specific job you're hoping to land in particular. "That makes me go, ‘Wow, this person has really done their homework. They not only know the company, but they know the role.
Locations and destinations that can help you find employment and help with resume building and services:
Many small and medium-size businesses post job openings on Craigslist. Because the service is free, it's a cost-effective option for them. Use caution when applying for a job you found on Craigslist; the service is largely unregulated which opens the door for scams, particularly those that involve identity theft.
Employ Florida is a job board created in partnership with Worksorce Florida, the state's regulatory board. It's mainly an aggregator of job listings but also includes some you won't find listed on other websites. You can upload a resume and apply for most jobs directly from the site.
Jobs.Jacksonville.com is the online job portal for The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville's largest newspaper. In addition to finding jobs posted in the newspaper's classified section, you'll find Jacksonville job listings syndicated through Yahoo's Hot Jobs service.
Careerbuilder.com is a nationwide employment portal. The site has a specific sub-page for the city of Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. Career builder allows you to build a job profile, store your resume, and apply for jobs without leaving the website, in most cases.
Like Career builder, Monster.com is a nationwide employment website with a specific section for Jacksonville. It has many of the same features as Career builder, including the ability to store your resume and apply for jobs online.
Indeed.com is not a direct job posting service. Instead, it's an aggregator that compiles job posting from a number of different websites and streamlines it into one feed. Although you may find many postings you've seen on other sites, you may run into a listing from a job bank you haven't seen before. Indeed does not have a specific section for Jacksonville, but you can use the “Where” feature to include job listings only in Jacksonville and the surrounding area.
Print Publications
The Florida Times-Union is Jacksonville's oldest and largest newspaper. Although you won't find listings in the paper you can't find online, the classifieds section is a good resource for job hunting.
The Florida Star is Northeast Florida's oldest African American-owned newspaper. You can pick up a copy at many retailers, including convenient stores. The classified section usually has a good number of local job listings.
The Jacksonville Observer is a weekly circulation distributed free at a number of locations around town. It generally does not have a large number of job postings, but you can usually find a few in the classified section.
The Jacksonville Business Journal is a weekly subscription newspaper geared toward readers in the business and finance fields. It's a good resource for finance, insurance and general business jobs.
The Jacksonville Dally Record is a daily publication targeted toward the business and legal community. It's a good resource for professional and legal positions.
The Beaches Leader is a community newspaper founded in 1963. It's distributed only in Jacksonville Beach and frequently has area job listings.
Folio Weekly is a free newspaper distributed at a number of locations across Jacksonville. The paper's job classified section primarily features national job listings and business opportunities, but occasionally has local jobs.
Recruiters, Temp Agencies and Other Resources
Randstad is a nationwide temporary employment and recruiting agency with four offices in Jacksonville. The agency primarily specializes in industrial and professional jobs.
Modis is a staffing firm located in Downtown Jacksonville. The agency specializes in IT and other technical support positions. Today's Office Professionals
Today's Office Professionals is a nationwide recruiting and temporary staffing agency with an office in Downtown Jacksonville. As the name implies, the company specializes in office and secretarial support positions.
Labor Finders is located in Downtown Jacksonville. It's a nationwide company that specializes in entry-level labor positions.
The First Coast Virtual Job Fair is held several times per year. It's similar to any other job fair except it is completely online. The job fair is supported by Worksource Florida, Jacksonville's workforce development agency.
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