A résumé is something that a potential employee creates in means to get hired, the employer will revise this content to make sure that the potential employer fits the needs for the job. When creating a résumé you want to make sure that you keep it less than 2 pages, use lists and spaces, use 12 pt for body and 14 pt for heading, state your career, and make sure to proofread. You also want to make sure you avoid using high school experience, stating your gender, your religion affiliation, marital status, or ethnic group. Using these do’s and don’ts give you the best chance of having a top tier résumé.
We also learn how to create a résumé that is reverse chronological, chronological, and functional. Writing a reverse chronological résumé consists of writing your résumé starting with the most recent relevant jobs, training and education. You will have to decide what experiences put you in the best light. A functional résumé has the same information but rather than employment dates, it is arranged under skills and abilities. This type of résumé is useful if you dont have alot of job experience yet. Meaning it would be the best to use when you first graduate highschool and possibly even college. You are able to use experience which would be considered “non-employment” such as accomplishments and capabilities.
Something that I took away from this chapter was that there are different types of resumes, including chronological, reverse chronological, combination, and scannable. Different jobs will ask for different types of resumes, so knowing the format of each is very important. Additionally, something that I didn’t know before reading this chapter was that including your GPA and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume. After reading this chapter, I’ve realized that I have more relevant information/experiences to add to my resume!
If I were going to explain what the most important things about this chapter were to someone who hadn’t read the textbook before, I would impress upon them just how strict the formatting for a resume is. There are three primary types of resume formats which are discussed in this chapter, being reverse chronological, functional, and combined (chronological and functional). All three of them are very stringent about how you need to format them, and precise about how they need to look, and how they need to be organized. I would also want someone who hasn’t read this chapter to understand that a resume doesn’t necessarily always need to be a completely comprehensive list of everything that you have done in terms of academic or occupational work/achievement, but that there should be emphasis and priority on the applicable traits and achievements that the employer is seeking.
Basically a resume is something you construct yourself in order to meet the criteria to get a job in a selected career. Something that immediately jumped out at me was just how strict the formatting for a resume is. It mentioned something about the font size being around an 11 to 12 pt font, with a 14 pt header. Furthermore, the length for a resume seems to be much more significant than that of a cover letter. It mentioned not going over two or even three pages, which can put a lot of pressure on you as a job seeker. There are so many components to a resume that I had no idea about, like it mentioned using nonprofessional accolades to show a level of achievement. When writing a resume, one is allowed to include their GPA, volunteer work and even outside accomplishments not related to a job or academic curriculum. It is important to know that a resume is not just a list of experience slabbed together in under 10 minutes. It takes a lot more precision than that and it could make or break your entire career, so remember to take your time and think about what is going to get you further in your career. Do not include anything that can be used against, but make sure you come across as a good fit for the place you are applying to.
One of the biggest points I picked out from this chapter was that resumes should be specific. Education and work experience should include specific examples of work that has been completed, and the quantity of work that was produced. Specific numbers and project examples give prospective employers a clearer idea of what your experience is. It is also important to include specifications around whether the work was paid or unpaid, or if you have extra skills or hobbies that make the work possible.
Another point that I took away from this chapter was that resumes should be organized in a reverse chronological fashion. Most recent experience should be listed first and kept in the present tense if it is something that is still going on. Using “ing” vs. “ed” makes this distinction clear.
When reading this chapter I noticed a few things consistent across each type of resume such as including details, restating keywords and phrases used in the description, and formatting the best type of resume for your application. To start, giving concrete and specific details about your past experiences helps create relevance for whatever you’re applying to. Sharing statistics, specific software, or tools, aid in creating an idea of your skill level during that time. It’s also helpful to ‘copy’ keywords from the advertisement. Restating what the application is looking for shows you put time into the page and helps move the application process along. The chapter discusses how employers are looking for these keywords, the more you demonstrate the use of their phrases, the better chance you’ll have at an interview. Finally, the chapter also discussed the circumstances in which the three types of resumes can be used. It’s useful to remember chronological resumes can reveal gaps in your work history, or how functional resumes highlight skills and abilities rather than focusing on concrete job experiences. Resumes can come in several different forms and it’s interesting to think how each type can reflect a potential employee differently and how it may affect their potential.
Reading this chapter taught me that there are different types of resumes that are more/less appropriate for certain types of applicants. I learned that a chronological resume is one that you would want to use if you have experience in the job field you are applying to and a functional resume is one that highlights your abilities and skillsets if you haven’t had much experience in what you are applying to. I found this one piece of information to be very helpful because it will help me when choosing how to format my resume for the job I aspire to get in the future. I would use a functional format for my resume since I haven’t spent any time in the chiropractic field, but I will have all the skills I need to become one. The chapter also helped with how to correctly format the document which will immediately set yourself up for a solid first impression with the person who is reviewing your resume. The chapter was very informative and I enjoyed how they continued to use the same resume for each example, it made the information clear and easy to understand.
A resume is a detailed document that entails your job skills, education, employment history, and other relevant information in regards to the position you’re applying for. A CV is similar, but is for academic and scientific research positions. They can also be more than 2 pages (how long your resume can be). Resumes have specific formatting such as fonts and font size, with different categories to include depending on the type of resume you’re writing. The book emphasizes reverse chronological and functional resumes. Reverse chronological resumes are the most common and are best for when you have some job experiences. You can list your work experience or education in the order you think will put you in the best light. As the title suggests, you should list anything dated from latest to oldest. Functional resumes are similar to reverse chronological, but instead elaborate more on specific skills. If you don’t have a lot of job experience yet, this kind of resume might be best. Listing your skills and accomplishments will take up the space work experiences would have, enabling you to still have a strong resume that isn’t half a page. I think it’s important to understand the differences between the types of resumes to be able to utilize them effectively when applying for jobs.
This chapter has some key things that are important when writing resumes. One thing to highlight is the “dos and don’ts” for resumes. Some dos for a resume are keeping it two pages, using lists and white space for reader friendliness, proofreading the resume, and using 12-point font. Some don’ts are including high school experience unless it is relevant, saying your gender, saying you’re married or single, and including personal details that are not relevant to the position. Another important part is making a list of relevant experience that is organized. An example of that is highlighting education, paid and unpaid work, and other related experiences. I learned from this chapter that there are different types of resumes as well. One type of resume is a chronological resume which is the most common type to use when you have a fair amount of job experience. It is different from a chronological resume because a chronological one is used when you are applying for your first job.
I saw that there were many different types of resumes and even more than that is the different things that qualify to be put on your resume. I thought my resume wouldn’t be as good because I didn’t have as much professional experience, but after viewing the chapter I have way more experiences and accomplishments I can list
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A résumé is something that a potential employee creates in means to get hired, the employer will revise this content to make sure that the potential employer fits the needs for the job. When creating a résumé you want to make sure that you keep it less than 2 pages, use lists and spaces, use 12 pt for body and 14 pt for heading, state your career, and make sure to proofread. You also want to make sure you avoid using high school experience, stating your gender, your religion affiliation, marital status, or ethnic group. Using these do’s and don’ts give you the best chance of having a top tier résumé.
We also learn how to create a résumé that is reverse chronological, chronological, and functional. Writing a reverse chronological résumé consists of writing your résumé starting with the most recent relevant jobs, training and education. You will have to decide what experiences put you in the best light. A functional résumé has the same information but rather than employment dates, it is arranged under skills and abilities. This type of résumé is useful if you dont have alot of job experience yet. Meaning it would be the best to use when you first graduate highschool and possibly even college. You are able to use experience which would be considered “non-employment” such as accomplishments and capabilities.
Something that I took away from this chapter was that there are different types of resumes, including chronological, reverse chronological, combination, and scannable. Different jobs will ask for different types of resumes, so knowing the format of each is very important. Additionally, something that I didn’t know before reading this chapter was that including your GPA and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume. After reading this chapter, I’ve realized that I have more relevant information/experiences to add to my resume!
If I were going to explain what the most important things about this chapter were to someone who hadn’t read the textbook before, I would impress upon them just how strict the formatting for a resume is. There are three primary types of resume formats which are discussed in this chapter, being reverse chronological, functional, and combined (chronological and functional). All three of them are very stringent about how you need to format them, and precise about how they need to look, and how they need to be organized. I would also want someone who hasn’t read this chapter to understand that a resume doesn’t necessarily always need to be a completely comprehensive list of everything that you have done in terms of academic or occupational work/achievement, but that there should be emphasis and priority on the applicable traits and achievements that the employer is seeking.
Basically a resume is something you construct yourself in order to meet the criteria to get a job in a selected career. Something that immediately jumped out at me was just how strict the formatting for a resume is. It mentioned something about the font size being around an 11 to 12 pt font, with a 14 pt header. Furthermore, the length for a resume seems to be much more significant than that of a cover letter. It mentioned not going over two or even three pages, which can put a lot of pressure on you as a job seeker. There are so many components to a resume that I had no idea about, like it mentioned using nonprofessional accolades to show a level of achievement. When writing a resume, one is allowed to include their GPA, volunteer work and even outside accomplishments not related to a job or academic curriculum. It is important to know that a resume is not just a list of experience slabbed together in under 10 minutes. It takes a lot more precision than that and it could make or break your entire career, so remember to take your time and think about what is going to get you further in your career. Do not include anything that can be used against, but make sure you come across as a good fit for the place you are applying to.
One of the biggest points I picked out from this chapter was that resumes should be specific. Education and work experience should include specific examples of work that has been completed, and the quantity of work that was produced. Specific numbers and project examples give prospective employers a clearer idea of what your experience is. It is also important to include specifications around whether the work was paid or unpaid, or if you have extra skills or hobbies that make the work possible.
Another point that I took away from this chapter was that resumes should be organized in a reverse chronological fashion. Most recent experience should be listed first and kept in the present tense if it is something that is still going on. Using “ing” vs. “ed” makes this distinction clear.
When reading this chapter I noticed a few things consistent across each type of resume such as including details, restating keywords and phrases used in the description, and formatting the best type of resume for your application. To start, giving concrete and specific details about your past experiences helps create relevance for whatever you’re applying to. Sharing statistics, specific software, or tools, aid in creating an idea of your skill level during that time. It’s also helpful to ‘copy’ keywords from the advertisement. Restating what the application is looking for shows you put time into the page and helps move the application process along. The chapter discusses how employers are looking for these keywords, the more you demonstrate the use of their phrases, the better chance you’ll have at an interview. Finally, the chapter also discussed the circumstances in which the three types of resumes can be used. It’s useful to remember chronological resumes can reveal gaps in your work history, or how functional resumes highlight skills and abilities rather than focusing on concrete job experiences. Resumes can come in several different forms and it’s interesting to think how each type can reflect a potential employee differently and how it may affect their potential.
Reading this chapter taught me that there are different types of resumes that are more/less appropriate for certain types of applicants. I learned that a chronological resume is one that you would want to use if you have experience in the job field you are applying to and a functional resume is one that highlights your abilities and skillsets if you haven’t had much experience in what you are applying to. I found this one piece of information to be very helpful because it will help me when choosing how to format my resume for the job I aspire to get in the future. I would use a functional format for my resume since I haven’t spent any time in the chiropractic field, but I will have all the skills I need to become one. The chapter also helped with how to correctly format the document which will immediately set yourself up for a solid first impression with the person who is reviewing your resume. The chapter was very informative and I enjoyed how they continued to use the same resume for each example, it made the information clear and easy to understand.
A resume is a detailed document that entails your job skills, education, employment history, and other relevant information in regards to the position you’re applying for. A CV is similar, but is for academic and scientific research positions. They can also be more than 2 pages (how long your resume can be). Resumes have specific formatting such as fonts and font size, with different categories to include depending on the type of resume you’re writing. The book emphasizes reverse chronological and functional resumes. Reverse chronological resumes are the most common and are best for when you have some job experiences. You can list your work experience or education in the order you think will put you in the best light. As the title suggests, you should list anything dated from latest to oldest. Functional resumes are similar to reverse chronological, but instead elaborate more on specific skills. If you don’t have a lot of job experience yet, this kind of resume might be best. Listing your skills and accomplishments will take up the space work experiences would have, enabling you to still have a strong resume that isn’t half a page. I think it’s important to understand the differences between the types of resumes to be able to utilize them effectively when applying for jobs.
This chapter has some key things that are important when writing resumes. One thing to highlight is the “dos and don’ts” for resumes. Some dos for a resume are keeping it two pages, using lists and white space for reader friendliness, proofreading the resume, and using 12-point font. Some don’ts are including high school experience unless it is relevant, saying your gender, saying you’re married or single, and including personal details that are not relevant to the position. Another important part is making a list of relevant experience that is organized. An example of that is highlighting education, paid and unpaid work, and other related experiences. I learned from this chapter that there are different types of resumes as well. One type of resume is a chronological resume which is the most common type to use when you have a fair amount of job experience. It is different from a chronological resume because a chronological one is used when you are applying for your first job.
I saw that there were many different types of resumes and even more than that is the different things that qualify to be put on your resume. I thought my resume wouldn’t be as good because I didn’t have as much professional experience, but after viewing the chapter I have way more experiences and accomplishments I can list