Resume Format Interview Preparation Guide

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Resume is a brief account of a person's education, qualifications and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application. Resume is also called curriculum vitae.

The different types of resumes include the following that match your skills to each job for which you apply:
☛ Chronological resume
☛ Functional resume
☛ Combination resume
☛ Targeted resume

A targeted resume is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job for which you are applying. It definitely takes more time to write a targeted resume but it is worth the effort when you are applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.

A combination resume lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next in chronological order. When you use a combination resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer.

A chronological resume starts by listing your work history, with the most recent positions listed first because it focuses on most recent work experiences, it is considered one of the most common resume structures.

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is typically used by job seekers who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history. In this way, specific skills and capabilities are emphasized to highlight the potential employee's competency.

A resume headline (also known as a resume title) is a brief phrase that highlights your value as a candidate. Located at the top of your resume under your name and contact information , a headline allows a recruiter to see quickly and concisely what makes you the right person for the job.
Resume headlines are ideal for candidates with lots of experience, a headline offers a way to condense your skills and work experience into a brief phrase to quickly impress the hiring manager. However, less experienced applicants can also use headlines to highlight personal attributes.

A resume profile is a section of a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) that includes a brief summary of an applicant's skills, experiences and goals as they relate to a specific job opening. It is typically several sentences or a short paragraph that highlights an applicant's objectives and ambitions for his or her next job.
Resume profiles are the first opportunity to highlight a person's relevant career experiences, skills and what goals they are looking to achieve while in his or her next position. Well-written resume profiles are concise yet informative.

A mini resume contains a brief summary of your career highlights and qualifications. It can be used for networking purposes or shared upon request with a prospective employer or reference writer who may want an overview of your accomplishments, rather than a full length resume.

Nontraditional resumes include info-graphics, online portfolios, video resumes, personal career-focused websites and blogs, social resumes and more of the types of resumes that go beyond just the facts when showcasing your experience, skills and accomplishments.

An info-graphic resume uses visuals including images, photos, graphs, charts and other graphics to provide information about a job seeker. Info-graphics can be shared with connections and prospective employers and pinned to P-interest.
They are like traditional resumes in that they convey similar information such as contact information, previous work experience and related skills.

There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination or a targeted resume. Take the time to customize your resume. It is well worth the effort.

Once you have decided on a type of resume, generate a list of information to include on your resume then compile the details to format your resume into a customized resume to send to employers.

A resume template can help if your resume needs writing or rewriting. It is always useful to review resume templates and samples when you are writing your resume, so you can get an idea of what a resume should (and could) look like.

Below are some tips to make best resumes:
☛ Choose a basic font
☛ Write a custom resume
☛ Tweak for technology
☛ Choose the right resume format
☛ Use a resume template
☛ Email your resume
☛ Include all your contact information
☛ Add a profile or objective
☛ Include resume keywords
☛ Prioritize your resume content

When writing a resume it is important to use a basic font that is easy to read, both for hiring managers and for applicant management systems.
There are a few reasons why it is important to keep your resume simple. First of all, many of them are read by the applicant tracking systems I mentioned, not by people. Those systems work best reading text rather than fancy formatting.

Your resume should include the same keywords that appear in job descriptions. That way, you will increase your chances of your resume matching available positions and of you being selected for an interview.
Your resume keywords should include specific job requirements, including your skills, software and technology competencies, relevant credentials and previous employers.

It is important to prioritize the content of your resume so that your most important and relevant experience is listed first, with key accomplishments listed at the top of each position.
As you compile the information for your resume, prioritize your accomplishments by importance, achievements and relevance to the job you are applying for.

There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination or a targeted resume. Take the time to customize your resume. It is well worth the effort.

A resume template can be a good way to get started writing a resume. Use a resume template as a starting point for creating your own resume.
Once you have a template ready to use on your computer, add your information to the resume template, then tweak and edit it to personalize your resume, so it highlights your skills and abilities.
It is important to customize your resume, so it presents your candidacy for employment effectively. Don't be afraid to try changing the format and fonts, because the template is just a starting point for creating your own resume.

When you're sending an email resume, it is important to follow the employer's instructions on how to submit your cover letter and resume.
The employer may want your resume attached to the email message and sent in a specific format, typically as a Word document or a PDF.
When applying for employment via email, copy and paste your cover letter into the email message or write your cover letter in the body of an email message.

A resume is the document that gets you hired. That is not precisely how it works. Your resume is indeed the document you use to apply for jobs (along with a customized cover letter where appropriate). However the real function of your resume is to impress employers you contact so that they will bring you in for a job interview.

Employers hire people for specific jobs. Each job comes with its own duties and responsibilities. An employer needs to know that you are qualified to do the specific job properly. Some jobs need people who are generalists, such as general laborer or handyman but most jobs are best suited to workers who are specially trained and have the necessary credentials in that line of work.

Your work history, educational background and earned credentials, career summary/objective and contact information are must-haves on your resume. So are a few other relevant details.

Certain information should not be revealed to employers, on the grounds you might be exposing yourself to potential discrimination. Your age and marital status should be left off. Also your religion and country of origin.