By Joe Palumbo III
How to create a resumé
Given the state of the economy, we should look at our own resumés. It is possible they may need makeovers. The scariest part about workplaces today is that, given technology and the rising cost of doing business in Queens, you wonder how safe your position is.
Create an e-mail resumé in word format. The days of faxing your resume are over. In today's workforce, an e-mailed resume will be required.
Let your past job history put muscle behind your resume. Instead of listing each job you have held, hone in on your accomplishments, responsibilities and specific tasks. Do not mention that you increased sales, for example, but that you increased sales of $1.5 million for the fiscal year. Do not be broad or generic. Employers love seeing attention to detail and an employee apt and capable of handling situations and making decisions without needing guidance.
Weed out old jobs that waste space and are probably eyesores for the individual reviewing your resume. Do not mention you worked at McDonald's when you first got your working papers. Depending on your overall work history, do not go back more than 10 years.
Be personal and allow the person reviewing your resume to get to know you. Part of your resume should include a brief biography titled “About Me.” State whether you are married, your hobbies, etc. The resume reviewer may be looking for more than your past employment and scholastic history. Often employers are looking to see who you are and how trustworthy you appear to be. This can be helpful in allowing them to know this without meeting you.
So How's Business regarding creating a resume? Depending on the job you are applying for, there could be hundred or thousands of applicants. If you outline your high points correctly, your resume will jump out at the reviewer and you will get what you want: an interview and the job.
Reach Joe Palumbo at 516-248-0256 or info@camelotlimo.com.
