Resume – The First Stepping Stone To A Job
A Resume is also known as Curriculum Vitae (CV). This is a document which contains the summary of the relevant job experience and educational qualifications used at the time of an interview while seeking employment. ‘Resume’ is a French word which means ‘Summary’ and ‘Curriculum Vitae (CV)’ is a Latin word which means ‘Course of Life’.
Developing a resume was hard work some time ago, as there was no means to get help from anyone; you had to do this on your own. In the twentieth century though things are different as there are a variety of sources from were we can get help to write a good resume of which some are free and some that come at a price. Writing resumes has become so easy because of the internet coming into out lives in a big way. There are a various sites that are dedicated to provide help to write resumes for different individuals like professional or a non-professional.
In case of professionals, if you are looking for a change of work place or if you need any help formatting specific content in your resume you can get the assistance needed by looking into various sample resumes that are posted online by others. But it is very important that you must not copy paste the words used on another person’s resume. Instead use these as a reference to building you own resume, detailing the duties and responsibilities needed for your profession. This way browsing through posted resumes or any sample resumes gives us some ideas about the format, its spacing and the fonts to be used in order to prepare a successful resume.
For people who are writing their resume for the first time or those who have a limited job experience or educational qualifications there are many job center websites that helps you understand what must be included and what not. One of the major problems with people who have limited job experience or just graduating is that they tend to show off their resume by making it cluttered, rambling and difficult to read. In such case they can get help to write a resume by attending seminars or workshops on how to write a good resume provided by any career center or guidance counselor.
In case of paid services you can get help to write a resume by online professionals or online resume writing services. Where they will develop the resume, do the necessary changes and modifications and correct your resume till it becomes eye catching, informative and individualized. These types of services usually charge a basic rate on the basis of the resume and salary expectations of the professional. For the most in-depth professional resume these kinds of services usually charge less than three hundred dollars. These types of services are mainly ideal for those people who are looking forward mainly to get any help writing a successful resume and thereby get into a higher paying job to utilize a better opportunity.
Abhishek Agarwal
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First time writing a resume?
I’m working on writing my first resume and I need a little help, seeing as I’ve never done this before.
I’m a college student, studying biology, and I’m planning to apply to pharmacy school this fall. Currently I have no pharmacy work experiece, so I need to get a job as a pharmacy technician to help my chances with getting into pharmacy school. So if I’m applying for a job as a pharm. tech. what should I put in my resume? Do i need a cover letter for an entry level position like this? I know I should mention that I’m planning to become a pharmacist, but at the same time I don’t want it to sound like this job is just a stepping stone for me (which i guess it would be). Any general resume writing advice is also welcome.
GrizzlyMint
7 Mar 10 at 7:36 pm
they will not expect much experience and they will probably expect it to be a stepping stone so be honest, say how long you want the job and why, say you would go back in holidays if you would, i would keep it simple and brief, no more than one pg a4, put some stuffabout yourself but READ IT FROM THEIR POINT OF VIEW and follow up with a phone call in a week or 2 good luck
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Paul G
8 Mar 10 at 12:38 am
yes, i would include a cover letter. that’s where you can promote yourself and your writing skills best.
also, make sure the experience you DO have, that you relate the skills to something you will need to do in pharmaceutical work.
hope i helped.
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Candace loves metal
8 Mar 10 at 12:40 am
First of all, this job IS a stepping stone, so get in touch with that. Your employer knows this so it is no secret.
Create a functional resume. Instead of detailing your work experience, highlight your skills that will be most helpful in your work as a pharmacy tech.
Focus on the fact that you are detail oriented, precise, organized, etc.
If you do not have the background to create a substantial resume, highlight these things in a cover letter. You definitely need a cover letter. Before you leave school this term, arrange for a couple of your professors to act as references on your resume.
Create a separate reference sheet and hand it over ONLY when it is requested. (The last item on your resume will be: REFERENCES upon request.)
Include three professional references (two professors and a former employer, perhaps) and three personal references (the parent of a good friend, a family friend, your dentist, your physician, etc.)
Most college students don’t have much work experience. The point of the resume is to show that you have indeed worked and with good results. Include babysitting, mowing lawns, pet walking, anything you did that demonstrates that you are reliable.
There are several decent resume templates within MS Word and AppleWorks. Be brief and to the point; use as few words as possible. Keep your resume to one page. Cover letter is one page.
When you apply for this position, you will be required to fill out an application provided by the management. Attach the resume to it. Offer references only when asked. (Get permission from references before you do this.)
Do yourself a favor and call around to local pharmacies very early in the day. Ask to speak to the pharmacists. Find out who does the hiring and to whom you should direct a resume. A lot of pharmacy operations are run by management companies, not the pharmacists. So find out who you are dealing with and the best route to go to secure a position.
If you have a relationship with your family doctor, solicit his/her help.
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patticharron
8 Mar 10 at 12:42 am
University Language Services provides an affordable resume writing service specifically for current students and recent graduates who need an entry-level resume:
http://www.universitylanguage.com/resume-writing/
Good luck!
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Diane
8 Mar 10 at 12:44 am
First you should list all your work experience in reverse chronological order (newest at top). BE HONEST. Don’t try to make up crazy names for what you did; if you mowed lawns one summer, don’t say you were a ‘lawn technician’.
Second, under each job title, give a line about what you did and, especially, how it is relevant to this job. For the mowing lawns example, try this:
Joe’s Landscaping Company, Assistant, 2007
Assisted head gardner in various aspects including taking full responsibility for final clean-up
This does 2 things: it shows how your previous job is relevant (you were able to follow instructions and take on responsibility) and does not mislead about what your really did (something you do *not* want to do at the beginning of your career).
Third, include your educational experience (again in reverse chronological order), and add details, especially where it is relevant. For example:
Ayn Rand College, to be completed in 2009
Majored in Biology, with additional focus in Chemistry. GPA 3.3
P.S. 158 High School, graduated 2005
GPA 3.5
Fourth, add a section for any honors or extracurriculars that might help. Were you the treasurer of a club? Oh, you know something about money. Were you in an Honor Society? Oh, you are a good student. Did you place in a science fair? Oh, you have a strong science background.
Some last tips:
Absolutely include a cover letter. Some employers will ignore every resume without one. Additionally, it can give you a chance to stand out by saying something like, "Since I plan to attend pharmacy school, I am completely dedicated to learning everything about the pharmacy business."
Don’t act like this is a ‘stepping stone’. This is an educational opportunity for you to work in the field you hope to make your career.
This would give you a chance to observe working pharmacists and see what it is really like to work in a pharmacy. Yes, you may be limited in the time frame you can work there but only because you are continuing on in this field.
Do make sure your resume looks good and uses common fonts (but NOT Times New Roman or Arial) because, while you don’t want it to look like everybody else’s, you also don’t want it to be unreadable by another computer if you have to email it. Check http://www.codestyle.org/css/font-family/sampler-WindowsResults.shtml for fonts common to most computers.
Don’t say "References available upon request"–it’s redundant. Employers assume that you will provide references if they ask.
Do proofread, proofread, proofread, get your parents to double check, read it out loud to yourself, and proofread. And did I mention proofread? Nothing will get a resume tossed in the trash faster than an easily recognized typo.
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Dina Felice
8 Mar 10 at 12:46 am