Don Said:

Need help with my resume title any Suggestions??

We Answered:

Less emphasis on the title itself, and more on what it means. Experience dealing with difficult people, customer service, managing of employees, those types of things.

Dave Said:

Is my Resume good? What would you change?

We Answered:

Changes noted below (small tweakings) so read through your resume again...:

Objective
A challenging Retail Supervisor or Retail Management (do not put OR - list the job you are applying for so we know that you know what you are applying to) position at ___________________(whatever the company name is)

Summary of Qualifications

Retail professional with eight years experience including but not limited to: outstanding problem solving, training and managing staff.



Extra Foods/No Frills
Grocery Manager/Produce Clerk, August 2006 - Present

Supervise product inventory; verify quantity and quality of product received.
Perform daily safety and temperature audits adhering to standards set by the health deptartment.
Handle Scheduling of employees and related issues
Verify cash outs

7-Eleven
Sr Sales Associate, June 2003 - August 2006

Managed front cashiers in areas if money handling, voids, shift breaks, customer service.
Handled all candy orders for the store every week as well the daily order of all the major store sellers.
Did cash out everyday which included printing and completing reports, counting cash safe, cigarette safe, all lotto tickets, transit tickets and tills.


Petcetera
Customer Service Leadhand, May 2003 - June 2004

Promoted from dog washer to customer service leadhand with in 3 months of employment.
Handled all customer service issues with care
Took care of adoption anamals.


Education

Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Kingston Ontario
1999-2002

References available upon request

Gordon Said:

I need some help with the objective part of my resume?

We Answered:

Absolutely, remove the objective line. It is superfluous.

Martha Said:

Resume Help.... Please check if on top of the resume I write following objective...?

We Answered:

Have patience in reading this article. this will guide you on how to write your resume.You will find the answer of your question on the Resume Format - Section Titles part.

When you are writing your resume, it is important to keep in mind the purpose of the resume. The resume is meant to spark interest in you as a candidate. Your resume writing should be with the intent to get an interview, not a job offer. It is not meant to list every single course, skill or accomplishment you have. Remember, resumes get interviews, not jobs.

The resume should do the following:

Create a positive first impression. This is done by showcasing your communication skills and making the resume easy to read. The resume should be succinct and easy to follow.

Tell who you are. When you are writing your resume, you are telling the reader who you are and why they should consider you for a position.

Describe what you have learned. Especially for a new grad, your resume should highlight the courses and projects that are applicable for the job you hope to be hired for.

List your accomplishments. Your resume should highlight any special accomplishments you have achieved. If you made a 4.0 while working full time, were awarded a special scholarship, or received special recognition of some kind, it should be listed under your accomplishments.

In order to make your resume pleasant and easy to read, you will want to follow some resume format guidelines. The resume format is important because you want to make sure to keep the reader’s interest and, ultimately, be called for the interview. A poorly formatted resume, one that is hard to read, contains many errors, or doesn’t flow well, is not likely to accomplish your goal.

Resume Format – General Guidelines
The following guidelines follow typical resume format and business letter writing standards. These a general resume format rules:

•Font size of 10 or 12
•Perfectly typed with about a 1 inch margin (even if sending via email, since it will likely be printed out)
•Use only one font. You may vary size for emphasis, if necessary.
•Do not use different font styles. If you need to call attention to something, you can bold it, but use this sparingly.
•Avoid all-capital letters and italics as they are difficult to read.

Resume Format - Section Titles

•Begin your resume with a heading which includes your name, address, phone number and email address. This is usually centered at the top or left justified.
•Omit personal information such as age, sex, or marital status.
•The resume objective states the position type you are seeking. It looks very professional if you tailor the objective to the position you are applying for. Other than that, don't make this section too narrow.
•A well organized technical skills or career skills section can be placed after the objective. This should include skills in which you are at least proficient.
•The education section should identify your training by listing the university(s) attended with degree(s) conferred, major, and grade point average.
•The work experience section comes next and details the most recent positions or areas of expertise first and continues in reverse chronological order. Project experience can be listed here if you don't have any formal work experience. I also see many graduates add internships and their larger projects in this section.
•The accomplishments section comes last and highlights specific areas in which you have excelled, including leadership activities, memberships, and honors or awards.
Before Writing Your Resume
Before you sit down to write your resume, it is helpful to think through a couple of points. The first is to think in keyword terms, because employers will use them to search for resumes.

Some general keyword examples:

•Ability to ... (delegate, supervise, etc.), analytical ability, detail oriented, problem solving, results oriented, communication skills, team leader, lead
Some technology industry examples:

•Software, systems, UNIX, Linux, SQL, Oracle, java, .NET, Operating System, CAD, Mechanical systems, Design, OO Programming, SDLC, coded, programmed, administered, engineer, programmer, developer, network, Cisco, Microsoft
Tips for Resume Design
The following tips for resume design will help ensure that your resume is easy to read and can be parsed to a resume database properly.

•Keep the resume design simple. Using a standard resume template will help with this.
•Use standard font styles (Times New Roman and Arial are standard.
•Use a font size from 10 to 14. Font sizes of 10 and 12 are standard, with some titles and headings in a larger font.
•Avoid 'fancy' styles (italics, underline, bold, fancy fonts etc.).
•Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, charts, tables or boxes. They don't parse well to resume databases and they often print out looking funky.
•Use bold fonts for section headings.
•Use common names for section headi

Adam Said:

How to target my resume to other jobs?

We Answered:

How to Make a Resume


Introduction:


The following free tips will give you some guidance on how to make a resume. But keep in mind that these free tips are just guidelines. Everyone's background is different so there's no single formula on how to make a resume that fits all cases. So use these tips to guide your thought process but trust your own common sense on how to handle specific issues when you make your own resume. Keep in mind that you only have 30 seconds to make a good impression with your resume so don't miss your opportunity.



How to make a resume:


Here's how to make a resume that will get you noticed:

Before you write the first word of your resume, determine the position and industry you want to target. Then make an outline of your presentation and fill in the details of your background. Make sure you keep the focus on your target.

Avoid the functional resume format. Too many negatives associated with it (read about the problems with functional resumes).

The general rule for page length is 1-page for typical entry level college students and 2 pages for everyone else. There can be exceptions to this but the longer the resume, the less likely it will be read. So make sure your document is concise.

Don't include a picture of yourself unless you're in an industry that requires a photograph (e.g., TV, theatre, film).

Don't include personal information (marital status, children, date of birth, ethnicity) on a US style resume. Note that this information is generally acceptable when you make an international resume/CV.

Make sure to put your name on the first line at the top of your resume in a large font with your contact information immediately below it. Don't include cell phone or pager numbers.

Use a summary section "intro" on your resume to give the reader a brief picture of your background. Make this section very short and strong.

Include a bulleted list in the experience section of your resume to showcase your accomplishments. Make these statements short and strong. Use quantifiable information and action verbs.

Use a font size between 10 and 12 for the body text of your resume. Make sure to choose a font that's compatible with applicant tracking systems that many employers use.

If you have negative information in your background, try to avoid including it on your resume if you can. If you can't, then make sure you present it in a way that lessens the negative impact. For example, often older workers attempt to disguise their age by omitting their dates of employment and college graduation dates. This approach rarely fools anyone and can actually backfire by making the reader say to himself/herself: "If this candidate is worried about their age, maybe I should be worried about it, too". I recommend turning negative issues such as age into positives. Always try to figure out how to turn your lemons into lemonade.

Watch the tone of your resume. Make sure you don't write in an arrogant, pompous, or self-serving manner. You're going to have a tough time selling yourself to a prospective employer if he/she feels you're talking down to them.

Make sure your resume is accurate and be honest with what you say. It's OK to present yourself in the best light you can but an outright lie can hurt you later on if the truth comes out. It happens all the time.

Don't include salary information or your references on your resume document.

Once you've finalized your resume, make sure you make all the file conversions you will need in your job search. Other files you may need in addition to your word processed file include an ASCII .txt file for "cutting and pasting" into e-mail messages and posting on job boards, an Adobe .pdf file for sending as attached files, and an HTML file for putting your resume on a Web page.