Ideal Elements of a Resume

When one goes for an interview, the prospective employer has no idea of who the applicant is.
In some cases, the person responded to the ad while others used a headhunter or job site on
the internet and matched their credentials for the position.  

The first impression employers always look at is your resume. When you consider the many
that apply, each resume usually receives a 30 seconds gaze; and so with limited words, you
must be sure that the resume is concise, complete, well written and grammatically correct.

The resume must say almost everything about the person. This should always start with
pertinent information such as the person�s name, address, contact number, email address.
The details here are needed so if one is considered to be a possible employer, it will be
easy for the company to get in touch with the applicant to schedule an interview.

Next is the career objective which is the reason why the applicant wants to apply for the
position. By putting a strong goal in mind and not a general one, the employer will see
that this person has a direction which is why that person wants to work for the company.

The next section should include the relevant skills and knowledge one has had in the
current and previous jobs as well as highlighting one�s major accomplishments. By
putting in detail the things one has done in that position and experiences learned from
it, that information is already basis for the employer to see the potential the applicant
has for that position. It shows the qualities you possess and the benefits one can
contribute to the further growth of the company.

After that, the resume should show your educational background.  Some companies prefer
someone with a degree in a certain field, a licensed professional to do the job or one who
holds a master�s degree.  By showing your credentials, it is a good indicator of the type of
training you have received in school and the accomplishments one has achieved in the
course of one�s career.

The latter section should provide details such as hobbies, interests and character references. 
Employers look at potential applicants who not only have the qualifications for the job but also
those who are well rounded. Being active in a certain organization and be seen as a leader in
a group shows one�s social skills with others. Character references do the same and give
people an idea how one performed working with that person.

There is no ideal resume. It depends on the job. It is an important step you must pass before
being called for that first interview.

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