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One of the first steps to getting a job is to write a resume. A resume is an overview of your job history, education, and other pertinent information than employers want to know about you when they may consider adding you to their workforce. You can use the hot links below to jump right to your section of interest, or scroll down to read the entire page.
One of the most important things you should know about writing a resume is to be honest. Do not make up information, inflate experience, or falsify anything at all. If an employer discovers the resume you submitted is not accurate, you will not be hired. If you did get a job on false information, you would very likely be terminated.
You may want to enlist some help writing your first resume. This is an important document, and should look very professional. Most of the computer word processing programs have templates for resumes included with the application, and using one of these may help you to keep things in order and well organized. Use these programs to make your resume look professional, and be sure not to miss any important information.
One of the most important parts of your resume will be your contact information. This would be your name, address, telephone numbers, and email addresses. This is the information the prospective employer will use to reach you for further interviews, and this information must be complete and accurate. It is very important to make sure your telephone numbers and email addresses are spelled correctly. Typing the wrong number telephone number, for example, could mean your employer can not call you. Incorrect email addresses would mean missing important communications from a potential job. Be very careful when typing this information!
You can next include information on your personal interests and hobbies. Community service areas, such volunteering at church of the local library, or things you have done which show you are active and enjoy sports, music, etc, can be included. Do not be afraid to note if you play musical instruments, speak other languages, like to read certain types of books, or have experience with animals or mechanical items. All of these can directly relate to skills needed for the work environment.
After your personal information often comes your educational history. This will be the schools you have attended up until now, including college and extra credit education. This is an overview, and not a detailed essay. Most employers want to know you have completed a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. If you are applying for jobs requiring college experience be sure you have the required education for the job. If you are right now in school or college, be sure to include that by noting the time period as "Present".
The next section of your resume will deal with your employment history, or the jobs you have had in the past. If you are just starting out with a formal job, don't be afraid to note previous work and chores such as lawns mowing, babysitting, and personal helps services you have provided in the past. Some of these skills and responsibilities may be transferable to the open job market with a new employer. If you are new to job seeking, note the type of work you are looking for, and how your present life skills could help you to be successful for the employer in this position.
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