04. Resume Writing: The single purpose of an IT resume
Posted by Ric on November 2nd, 2008
Your IT resume has only one purpose - to get you a job interview.
A recruiter or employer usually becomes acquainted with you first through your resume.
What does your resume say about you?
- Do you look professional?
- Do you communicate effectively and efficiently in English?
- Do you have the skills, training and experience being sought?
- Could you provide a significant benefit to the organization?
You will get an interview if the answers to these questions are yes.
Building your resume will require an investment of your time, your energy and some thoughtful preparation.
Follow these steps and build a resume that will get you interviews:
- Using a universal document type.
- Give your resume file a meaningful name.
- How long should your resume be?
- Content - what do I include?
- Layout - how should my resume look?
- Technical Skills Summary
- How to maximize the impact of the e-mail that delivers your resume.
- Covering letters that get a resume read.
Read or re-read Is your IT resume ready? and of course What is the dollar value of your resume? if you are feeling reluctant to invest the time need to get to work on your resume.
Table of Contents
- 01. Easy Steps To Writing A Resume That Will Get You Interviews
- 02. Resume Writing: Present all the benefits you can provide to an employer
- 03. Resume Writing: 5 major employer hiring concerns
- 04. Resume Writing: The single purpose of an IT resume
- 05. Resume Writing: Use a universal document type
- 06. Resume Writing: Use a meaningful resume file name
- 07. Resume Writing: Length
- 08. Resume Writing: Content
- 09. Resume Writing: Content - Heading
- 10. Resume Writing: Content - Body
- 11. Resume Writing: Content - Layout
- 12. Resume Writing: Take action!
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