Press Release
What Do Employers Look For In A Resume?
Friday, July 18, 2008
I have worked at the same company for the past fifteen years. I was an intern here and accepted a full time position while in college. Recently I have decided it is time to look outside the firm as I feel that my growth opportunities are limited. I have never written a resume and do not know where to begin. Should I hire a professional resume writer?
A professional resume writer can save you time and produce several different versions of your resumes. Often these folks are professionals that have viewed numerous resumes in the past and have a good grasp of the latest styles and versions that employers accept. However, they may not be the most economical especially with the types of products on the market and they may not include all of the specifics that you may want highlighted.
There are several products on the market that can help you. Many web sites provide resume templates free of charge. Check out Yahoo and Google a they both have resume writing templates that you can utilize. There are also software packages that can be bought through the internet as well that will walk you through the entire resume writing process.
Understand that there are several types of resumes and resume packages. No one style is the “right’ style or the only “accepted” style. Traditional resumes come as chronological statements of a person’s past work life from latest to previous. The latest trend states a person’s skills and experiences with a limited emphasis as to where a person has worked and what they did before. Regardless, realize the resume is just the first step in searching for a new position. It is only an introduction of who you are and the skills that you bring to the table.