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Resumes
Your resume introduces you to potential employers.
My first mister
Total Film Group presents in association with Film Roman, Inc. a Firelight/Apollo Media co-production, a Christine Lahti film ; producers, Mitchell Solomon... [et al.] ; writer, Jill Franklyn ; director, Christine Lahti.
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2002], c2000.
- DVD, Dolby surround. Widescreen version.
- Closed-captioned.
- Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington, Carol Kane, Mary Kay Place, Michael McKean.
- Director of photography, Jeffrey Jur ; editor, Wendy Greene Bricmont ; music, Steve Porcaro ; costume designer, Kimberly A. Tillman ; production designer, Dan Bishop.
- Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000, released in 2001.
- MPAA rating: R.
- Includes commentary by director.
- A 17-year old Goth girl goes to work at a conservative men's clothing store and forms an unlikely friendship with a middle-aged salesman with a secret past.
Great jobs for business majors
Stephen Lambert.
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.
You've worked hard for that business degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.
101 businesses you can start with less than one thousand dollars : for students
Heather L. Shepherd.
Ocala, Fla. : Atlantic Pub. Group, Inc., c2007.
Most students have a tough time economically. They have to be at school so they have little free time, and the jobs that are available are often low paying. Since most students are looking for work, jobs are very scarce and the competition is fierce. Students face inconvenient hours working mostly in retail, fast food, or doing manual labor. Detailed in this new book are more than 100 business ideas that can be started for very little money and yet provide the struggling student with more money than is being paid by the hour.
Work 101 : learning the ropes of the workplace without hanging yourself
Elizabeth Freedman.
New York : Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2007.
In this straight-talking guide, MBA Elizabeth Freedman--an expert in corporate etiquette--shares the rules of the workplace that only veterans know: survival secrets that will help readers avoid the common mistakes that can sink careers at the gate.
Ferguson career resource guide to internships and summer jobs
Carol Turkington.
New York, NY : Ferguson, c2006.
Each two-volume book contains four major sections: - Introduction and Overview: Provides forewords by notables in the field and an outline of the book- Essays: Features eight to 10 essays on topics such as workplace issues, financial aid, diversity, and more- Directory: Contains descriptions and contact information for hundreds of organizations, schools, and associations, arranged by topic- Further Resources/Indexes: Includes glossaries, appendixes, further reading, and indexes.
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Take time to plan your resume |
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Chronological Resume - This is the traditional style resume that lists your professional experience chronologically, starting with your most recent position.
Functional Resume - Summarizes your professional "functions" or experience and avoids or minimizes your employment history.
Combination Resume - Utilizes the best components of the reverse chronological and functional styles. |
Creating a good resume is one of the most important steps in your job hunt.
Decide why you need the resume
- Applying for a job in your current field
- Applying for a job in a new field
- Saw a job that you really want and need a resume
- Just want to see what your resume would look like
Assemble your materials
- Be sure you have access to information related to your education, skills and experiences. Then you will not have to try and remember just when and what you did. Best of all it may help you rediscover experiences or skills that can show just how good you are!
- Consider how to handle any gaps in employment history or other rough spots
Decide which type of resume is best for you
- Choose chronological, functional, or combination.
- Consider formatting options if it is to be sent via email or posted to electronic job board
- Look for samples in books or on the Web; but make yours reflect your skills and goals
Prepare the resume
- Include contact information, work experience, education, special qualifications, activities, and interests (especially if relevant to the position)
- Consider the action words you will use
- Be concise
- Customize the resume for each application
- Critique the resume (or get someone to that for you) – is it pleasing to the eye, no spelling or grammar errors, and highlight your strengths
- Add a cover letter
Submit the resume for consideration
- Consider using the internet
- Today many employers are using the
Internet to advertise jobs and accept electronic resumes. You will also find companies on the Internet to help you publish your electronic resume.
- Check the website for information to be sure the company will not use information about you without your knowledge, will levy charges you are not expecting, and that it represents the type of job you hope to get.
Remember an effective resume takes time, planning and review. But it can pave the way to a interview for the job you really want.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
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