Welcome to week 4 - Special Edition of Lets Get Working called How to Get and Keep a Job. This week we are looking at what to put in your Resume.
Keep your resume brief - you've got 30-40 seconds to catch the viewers attention.NameAddress
Phone Number
Email Address
Career Objective
- 1 or 2 sentences
- specific for the job you are applying for
- give the employer something of value to them (what is in this for them)
Skills
- Value to employer
Employment Experience
- Go back 5 years only
- If you don't have any - leave this secion out
Education
- Only put certificates relating to the job you want
Associations
- eg. builders guild
Achievements
- If it is of interest to the job
Referees
- Family as last resort
- People you have worked with
- Neighbours/ A good friend
- Teachers
- May be a statement or name and phone number
- Ring referee to let them know they may be rangy up by a potential employer
Next week: Cover Letters
Until next time,
Enjoy the journey!
Martha!