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How to Get and Keep a Job - Week 4 - Resumes

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Welcome to week 4 - Special Edition of Lets Get Working called How to Get and Keep a Job. This week we are looking at what to put in your Resume.

Important points!!

  • Don't lie in your resume - tell the truth
  • Keep your resume brief - you've got 30-40 seconds to catch the viewers attention.

    Name

    Address

    Phone Number

    Email Address

    Career Objective
    - 1 or 2 sentences
    - specific for the job you are applying for
    - give the employer something of value to them (what is in this for them)

    Skills
    - Value to employer

    Employment Experience
    - Go back 5 years only
    - If you don't have any - leave this secion out

    Education
    - Only put certificates relating to the job you want

    Associations
    - eg. builders guild

    Achievements
    - If it is of interest to the job

    Referees
    - Family as last resort
    - People you have worked with
    - Neighbours/ A good friend
    - Teachers
    - May be a statement or name and phone number
    - Ring referee to let them know they may be rangy up by a potential employer

    Next week: Cover Letters

    Until next time,
    Enjoy the journey!
    Martha!



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