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What makes a great resume? (Discussion)

Karin said – Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:39:29 -0000 ( Edit Link )

I would say a mixture of: no mistakes in spelling or grammar, good structure, a certain degree of originality, tailor-made to a particular company and job, and last but not least ACHIEVEMENTS. That’s what would impress me the most as a recruiter. You can list a lot of tasks that you had to perform in various jobs but that doesn’t necessarily tell you anything about how well you performed in your job – while achievements speak a clear language. Don’t you think so?

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Shouldice said – Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:41:28 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Achievements are key – what have you done for them lately, gives a lot of credence to what will you do for me if I hire you.
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Sureshbala said – Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:27:47 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

What Shouldice said is definitely true. Also as Karin said the resume must be tailor-made to a particular company and job.
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FarahAmran said – Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:05:10 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

No vagueness in the description. Saying “I provided leadership to my team” means nothing compared to “I led a team of 8 associates for the Alumni Appreciation Program”. And yes, Karin is absolutely right!
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mike87 said – Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:16:50 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

but what if you only had low income jobs and their really isnt much to accomplish besides a great job done

other then that then what?

i am a 22 year old male of Tampa Florida trying to provide for my new born daughter and working for $10 an hour is barely helping me…ill be upfront and honest i was a drug dealer at one point and time a so called thug… well i had a very severe car accident where i was put in a wheel chair for 2 months and now have a metal rod and screws in my leg… that was a very huge life changing moment for me… i stopped selling drugs and started getting my life together… i moved out of the bad neighbor hood with the little bit i had just to get me away from the lifestyle… and I’ve come so far from were i was but i still have much more to go…I’m going to take gram-er classes to help me sound a lot more employable and educated…I’ve gotten my G.E.D. and have tried to get jobs with companies that are great to grow with but i cant catch a break… what should i do and what am i doing wrong… be very honist i have thick skin i can take it… thanks
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1. chandra_avinash said – Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:04:55 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
  
  Hi Mike,
  
  It’s difficult to get a job, but it’s definitely worth trying. To tell you the truth, most places “seem” like a good place to work from the outside, but aren’t that great once you join them.
  
  At the moment your first priority should be getting that job and taking care of your daughter. Make a list of places where you think you can work (your qualifications will help you choose a suitable place). After that, start talking to people who are working there, try to figure out how much money you’ll make there and what kind of work you’ll need to do.
  
  A good way to get a job is to get someone in the company put in a good word for you. It might take a little while to get this done, but it’s definitely worth it.
  
  Also, you should try and assess if your qualifications are enough. If not, then it will make sense to invest time in getting better qualifications. Of course, this can happen only when you have the money for it.
  
  Lastly, I’d suggest that you be proactive (as in, take every extra step that you can take) in job hunting. Remember, that you are just another guy looking for a job for the employers. But the job means way more than that for you.
  
  To sum it up – try looking for any job so that you can support your family. Then save up, so that you can get some qualifications and get a better job, where you can grow more.
  
  Good luck.
  
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