In such a poor economy finding a holding onto a job can be very difficult; the only thing harder is actually finding a job. Companies going out of business in these tough economic times has meant thousands of hard working employee’s left with no place to go. Many of these newly unemployed workers are actually overqualified for the jobs they are now being forced to apply for. In such a tough job market employers are not looking to settle; employers are looking to hire the best worker for the job.
An important part of making yourself stand out from other applicants is a strong resume. Employers most often use resumes to decide whether or not an applicant will even get to interview for the job. For those looking for work for the first time, a resume is not out of the question. In resumes, you don’t have to put solely work experience. If you don’t have any official paid work experience, you can always put down volunteer work and character references. Ask a few people, if they wouldn’t mind being your reference, that way when potential employers call to ask about you, they are prepared and have nothing but good things to say.
A common problem is that many people don’t know how to build a resume or write one. If you are in need of assistance for writing your resume, there are options for help. Your local college is a great place to start. Be it a university or a community college, most schools hold regular resume workshops. Specialists and career center employees frequently hold resume writing seminars. In such seminars, they will teach you not only what is appropriate to put on a resume but also how to properly write it. These types of classes are free to go to for students, and most often the public too.
If going to a seminar doesn’t work with your schedule, or you don’t live near any colleges, then the internet will help you. There are plenty of websites out there made just to help you write your resume. Not only will they tell you the step by step process, but you will have access to resume examples as well. Sometimes looking at someone else’s makes it easier to create your own. www.resume-examples.net is just one website that is dedicated to helping you create a strong resume. This site contains templates and resume’s samples to guide you through the process.
If you just don’t understand how to write a resume, or if you simply don’t have the time, there are companies out there that will do it for you. Just be sure to research them first to see what service they provide exactly, as most resume help is free through the internet and colleges.
