Monday, May 21, 2007

Preparing Your Résumés

By Rod Colon, CEO & Founder ETP Network

A résumé is a structured, written summary of a person's education, employment background, and job qualifications. Although many people have misconceptions about résumés, the fact is that a résumé is a form of advertising or a proposal to a new client. It is intended to stimulate an employer's interest in you – in meeting you and learning more about you. A successful résumé inspires a prospective employer to invite you to interview with the company. Thus, your purpose in writing your résumé is to create interest – not to tell readers everything about you. In fact, it may be best to only hint at some things and leave the reader wanting more. The potential employer will than have even more reason to contact you.

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The purpose of a resume is to obtain an INTERVIEW, not a job. Landing a job is up to you during the interview.

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