Do hiring managers hate the functional/skills resume format?
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I prefer a strictly chronological resume. You can add the relevant skills under each temp employer, but I like to know in what capacity and where these skills were put to use. The skills are much more meaningful when you can associate them with a particular job or assignment.
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Do you prefer hand made china or the mass produced kind? There is something about individual items that gives them an edge over mass produced products, isn't there? Most of the time, even the best resume software cannot replace the individual touch that a real person can give to a resume. \nA resume program cannot read the job advert and tune the resume to the job requirements. Resume software cannot actually show that you increased newspaper readership by 15% once your ideas were implemented. It is better to use a professional resume writing service where you deal with real people, or even better, write it yourself. Sometimes, the writing style of a professional writer will give the impression that you are a much better writer than you really are, leading to expectations from the employer that you simply cannot meet.\n\n\nEmployers & recruiters receive thousands of resumes and they are used to seeing resumes created by programs. The candidate is immediately labelled as non- creative and dependent on templates, something that does not reflect well when it comes to attitude and work ethic. Keep your resume based on recent accomplishments related to the job you are applying for. Give real numbers and facts to back your claim\n\nmore info and samples on www.cvtips.com/resume.html
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It doesn't disqualify you completely, it just makes it harder to find something.  It is better to put something than nothing.  Put down the information you do know, it is really hard to help people find jobs if we have no idea what they have done in the past.  If you leave it blank it just shows us you don't have any work history or any experience in anything.  \n\nTry putting together a resume at home and bring it with you when you go fill out applications, at least that will help in determining what skills you have.
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Word has a number of resume templates for you to use.
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Well, taking into account that resumes (and cover letters) for graduates (and not only) are the most important part of the job search, one should pay very much attention to what they comprise. \nAs a college student, you have to target your resume to your employer (meaning highlighting the experience a specific job requires). Then your resume must be goal oriented (for the same purpose....for the employer to see you are oriented towards a career). \nThen how does a resume look "impressive"? By adding everything into it: work experience, education, SUMMER JOBS (don't forget about them....during college they are very important as they show you are not wasting your time in vacations), intership etc. \nDon't forget to proofread your resume and to add some contact information.
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No.  I type CVs and resumes for people all the time.  If you lie, you can be caught and then you'll look really stupid.  There are ways to play with words and make you sound better for example if you answered the phone once at your job and answered the phone well, you could say that you have great communication skills.  I know there are better examples than that but use a thesaurus and you can make yourself sound better without lying.
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I stopped putting those little jobs on mine, and I don't think anyone cares.  (Having a lot there can make the resume hard to read, and bury the important work you've done.)\n\nMostly, employers are concerned with experience that actually relates to the job for which you're submitting the resume.\n\nUsually, if an employer wants a _complete_ job history (for government jobs, background checks, etc), they'll give you a separate form with plenty of legal language concerning the honesty of your answers.\n\nJust make sure you're completely honest about your work history when it comes time to sign forms.
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Depends how much effort you put into it. Does your resume say that you are looking for a specific job or is it vague and leaves the decision up to the employer to figure out what you want to do. An objective of finding an interesting job goes into the waste basket. An objective of finding a sales job where I can utilize my strong interpersonal skills gets kicked over to the sales dept. Are you only looking at ads or are you taking out the yellow pages and calling companies in your field and asking if you can fax over a resume and to who's attention. Only 10% of all jobs get advertised. Have you told everyone you know you are looking? 70% of people get their jobs through someone they know.
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2 pages would be the max, but be careful, if you are "getting older" you don't want to plant that in the reviewer's mind either.  Some people have an age bias and even though it's illegal to discriminate in hiring, who's to say the resumes of those perceived to be over a certain age won't just get dumped before it ever reaches the interview stage?
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If you are willing to start at a lower level you may have to "dumb down" your resume, meaning lower your experience and responsibilities. When I switched jobs I had to do that so they would stop telling me I was overqualified for everything.
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Same thing.  I find people use the word CV internationally.  In the US, most people call it a resume.
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If you are lacking in other experience, it can be beneficial.\n\nIt is especially beneficial that you have such high positive feedback and have made over 400 transactions.\n\nBy the way- make sure when you do create your resume that you keep it at one page.  Some employers may accept up to two pages, but unless you have some amazing credentials that NEED to be on there, it is advised that you stick to one.\n\nI hope this is helpful and good luck on your job search!
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search for templates of resumes, and you can have your style put into it
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email it to \nresumereview@effective-resume-writing.com\n\nI will review it and provide you with sound advice.\n\ncontact me through pm if you cannot read my email.
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You can start by learning to spell. No one wants to hire a person who cannot spell. Keep the resumes coming. It will get a hit sooner or later..........
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SCRAP the "utilize my skills"part and any variation of that sentence,  EVERYONE wants to use their personal skills. That's so redundant. Show the employer how you can benefit them. You are there to make their life easier. And find cause and effect. For example if you want to work for a new software developer in launching new products,  tell them your goal is to be part of the development process through your analytical skills and experience (give a few words on what experience in particular would pertain to this position) You may have experience but how does it relate?\n\nPersonally, unless you want to WOW the employer with an objective that pertians to their particular position,  I would leave the OBJECTIVE out all together. It's wasted space to tell an employer that you want work in their industry and that you want to bring your own experience and you want to GROW withing the company in doing so. "Ahhhhh, duuuh... no kidding, who doesn't?!" So many people use objectives in their CVs and don't realise just how they waste space. The rule of thumb is, use resume templates that use sections that will benefit your person set of skills. The OBJECTIVE is a tricky thing because even if it is about what you want the employer still reads it as "how will it benefit me?"  \n\ngood luck
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www.monster.com has a great resume section