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Resumes

It seems all employers today are looking for resumes. Even when you
approach an employer for an application, more and more the
employer will ask if you have a resume.



There are two schools on resumes. One that the shortest resume will
save the time of the employer, therefore more impressive, than the
long, drawn out, has every detail resume. The second school is put
everything you can think of in that resume. Especially, awards,
whether in connection to the job applied for or not, volunteer ism,
everything remotely related to the job. Prove to your prospective
employer that you can do that job!



The above is a great idea if everyone had the time for it. However, in
todays fast pace world, there are only a few things the prospective
boss wants to know initially. Then, if impressed, he or she may ask for
references, or a more detailed resume.



Before we make out any resume, let’s take moment to fill out a
worksheet. Print down the worksheet and fill it out. You may or may
not use all of the areas on the worksheet. You may want to add areas,
depending on the job, and if you have personal references that would
be more informative than professional ones.



Let’s start with a simple example that can be faxed fast or handed out
when getting an application resume.



1164 S. Helena St.#8

Dayton, Ohio 45405
Phone (XXX) XXX-XXXX

E-mail  resumerose@yahoo.com


Melcena Rose Darrah

Objective
To use my skills and experience to help and support the success of
the Christian organization that God leads me to.

Summary of qualifications
  •      Office Clerical

  •      Office machines

  •      Schedules

  •      Calendars of events

  •      Microsoft Office

  •      Microsoft Word 6

  •      Microsoft Excel

  •      Receptionist

  •      Multi-Phone lines

  •      Pleasant telephone voice

  •      Presentable Presentation

  •      Membership Plus

  •      Outlook

  •      Outlook Express


Employment:

2004 - Current                Senior Aide Program                     Dayton, Ohio

Office Clerk

  •      Multi-Tasked – including templates, events calendar,
    correspondence, envelope  posting, scheduling staff and
    security, scheduling events, changing indoor and outdoor
    marquees as to events and weekly schedules, etc.



2000 - 2004                   Burn’s International Security          Dayton, Ohio

Security Officer - Sergeant

  •      Multi-Tasked – including templates, events calendar,
    correspondence,  reports to client daily, incident reports,
    scheduling, organizing and filing reports and report forms,
    listing and updating building occupancy reports, meter
    readings, rounds, compiling and filing security tapes and
    monitoring., etc.

Education
1966                             Curry High School, UNC         Greensboro, N. C.

High School

General

  • Self Taught – Computer – 11 yrs.

  • International Broadcasting School - Graduate

  • 130 hr Security-Private Investigation-Sheriff’s Dept.


References on request.

Now, you see that this resume is short, sweet and provides the basic
information for the employer to make a decision. It includes your
personal information, your objective, your qualifications, a short work
history, and education, and some related information. References are
not needed, unless called for. The employer can see immediately
whether or not you are remotely qualified for the type of job offered.



One page is great for faxing and handing out without getting into a
bundle of copying expenses. Also, when faxing a long drawn out
resume, you may be holding up the phone line for other faxes. So
shorter is better.



With that said, it depends on the employer, what he or she is looking
for, and circumstances involved. There is no correct or perfect
resume. This is the reason why you must follow-up. When calling a
follow-up the employer says, “Yea, I received your resume. But, I
wanted to know more about…” Then, it is time for that more detailed
resume. “I’m glad you brought that up, sir. I sent that resume as a
door opener. If you would like to see a more detailed resume, I would
be more than happy to drop one by. And, if possible, you and I could
talk. That way I could answer any questions you may have in person.”
This opens the door for an appointment and possibly an interview.



Samples of resumes are provided here. Also, check with Microsoft,
www.microsoft.com, to check downloads and resume templates.
There is a great variety. Not being an expert, I am not going to pretend
to be. Contacting the different Job classes in the area is an excellent
idea. Checking with the Community Action Center in your area will give
you an idea of the different programs available. Putting “Resumes” in
the search engine on line will take you to places that will charge or not
charge to help you with resumes. Once you have found the one for you
– it is time to move to the job websites.