Back To The Basics of Resume Writing

How is your resumes health?  Need an update?  In this economy, you really can't take any chances with your resume.  It's usually the first glimpse an employer has of you.  Some simple basics can literally make the difference of where your resume ends up-in the "interview pile" or the trash.

With the way things are right now with a slow economy there are more people searching for employment than there are jobs.  Knowing how to stand out above the crowd can be crucial.  It can make you or break you. Not only do you need to stand out professionally, but personally-and on paper. Sometimes this can be very hard for some people to convey. You may wonder how much is too personal and how do you make a resume-a simple piece of paper-seem personable and really educate the employer about your skills and abilities?

I'll share with you some of what has worked in my experiences with past clients.  These are the basics that you definitely want to have in place with all your T's crossed and your I's dotted!

•  Be sure your contact information is correct and current.  Have you changed your email address lately? Be sure your potential employer has several different ways to contact you including cell phone, home phone and email. 
• What's your voice mail message sounding like these days?  It should have a personal message on it with your first name so the employer knows they've reached the correct person.  If you're worried about security you can leave your last name off. You'll want your voicemail greeting to reflect an upbeat, positive impression of yourself so be and sound happy!
• During your job search, when you may be hopefully expecting calls for interviews you'll want to check your ring tone on your cell phone.  Yes, the one that callers-or would be interviewers-hear when they call you. You want to refrain from anything too hardcore or vulgar if you're choosing a song for your ring tone.  Your best bet is to just choose a regular or light-hearted ring tone-at least while you're on the job hunt. ;)
• Last but not least, have that reference page ready to go.  Update your references if needed and confirm none of their contact information has changed.  You don't want to be blocked just because a potential employer gets cold feet after not being able to verify your references.

 I hope you enjoyed today's post and can put some of these basic resume tips to use. Get back in the game, stand out above the crowd and get your resume noticed!

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