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Resume Tips |
- Don't put a title (like resume') at the top. Many
companies will be scanning your resume' into their
computer. Your name should be on the top line, where
the computer expects it to be.
- It is not necessary to put an objective on the
resume', but it is advisable to do so.
- Try to write a resume' that connects your
experience to a position that you have had at a
particular company. Many people write a functional
resume' that lists their experience in categories.
When you do this, you leave yourself open to
suspicions that you are a job hopper or have some
unusual gaps in your employment history. Remember
that many of the people who will read your resume' are
trained professionals and can 'read' between the
lines.
- If you have completed a college degree within the
last ten years, put your education on the first page
of the resume'. If you haven't graduated or it has
been over ten years put it on the last page. Don't
lie about your education, these days it is all too
easy to do a check.
- Make sure you include skills and technical
information but keep it short so that people reviewing
your information in the Human Resources department can
pick out the important skill sets that they are
looking for.
- Don't spend a lot of time telling a prospective
employer how much you saved the last employer by doing
this or that. Much of that information may be
subjective. Summarize these facts and instead,
spend the time telling about your skills and technical
experience.
- While it is forbidden to discriminate on the basis
of age, do not make your self appear older by
including dates of graduation and military service.
In your summary of jobs, don't say that you have 20
years of experience. Instead of a number, say
something like 'extensive' experience.
- Don't put salary history on your resume' unless it
is asked for, however, if you fail to put it on when
it is asked for, your resume' will likely not make it
past the round file.
- It is okay to mention hobbies like tennis or golf
that might be deemed an asset, but only if it pertains
to the job your are seeking. If you have any
professional associations or memberships, it's even
better.
- Forget the advice that your resume should be only
one page. If you have more than 5-10 years
experience and a few jobs, you will likely need at
least one more page. Don't try to cram everything on
one page, use at least 10 point and preferably 12
point type so that your resume is readable. If you
are applying to a mid to large size company, there is
a strong likelihood that your resume' will be scanned
so that it can be reviewed over a computer network by
more than one individual. Make sure that you stick
with the basic fonts available like Arial, Times Roman
and Helvetica.
Good Luck!
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Accounting Connections
PO Box 10823
Portland, OR 97296
503-228-2335 - Office
503-228-2175 - Fax
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