Where is the best resume builder online and what format you prefer: doc, pdf or plain html?
Plain HTML – Uh-uh no, dont even threaten to
pdf – Some HR depts struggle to turn on their computers, let alone understand what PDF is, so they will run away
doc – Preferential. Remember to save as Read only to protect your lovely document.
Most job sites have a builder included, so take your pick, or you could just do it yourself. Microsoft Office has a built in Resume template. The number of people I see using this is amazing.
First, start with your name AND SPELL IT RIGHT. The number of people who miss-spell their name on this document of all!!
Next, a brief (1-2 lines) summary of you:
"Organised, Hard Working, IT literate individual looking to join a forward thinking, customer focused company"
Remember, edit it to fit the situation.
Work history; In reverse order starting with now or most recent. Include Employer name, Location (Not full address), dates you were there, and some of your most relevant duties. Don’t include salary, and you don’t need reason of leaving.
Education History continuing in reverse order, listing dates, places, subjects & awards.
You should add Skills and qualities. You could add Hobbies and Interests if it is relevant to the position (i.e. a hobby of Art would help in an art supplies shop)
Leave your references out: An employer cannot contact your refs until ready to make an offer
Lastly, dress it up:
choose the best place to put your contact details if you want them
Proof read it
Don’t put a photo on unless it is modeling, acting or similar
Get someone elses opinion
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Try Careerbuilder.com. They have a whole section on resume building. i have found from experience that most companies and search engines prefer doc. files.
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pdf
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In my experience of employers most of them will ask you to send them a .doc (Microsoft word format) so that’s what I will recommend.
References :
Job sites
Plain HTML – Uh-uh no, dont even threaten to
pdf – Some HR depts struggle to turn on their computers, let alone understand what PDF is, so they will run away
doc – Preferential. Remember to save as Read only to protect your lovely document.
Most job sites have a builder included, so take your pick, or you could just do it yourself. Microsoft Office has a built in Resume template. The number of people I see using this is amazing.
First, start with your name AND SPELL IT RIGHT. The number of people who miss-spell their name on this document of all!!
Next, a brief (1-2 lines) summary of you:
"Organised, Hard Working, IT literate individual looking to join a forward thinking, customer focused company"
Remember, edit it to fit the situation.
Work history; In reverse order starting with now or most recent. Include Employer name, Location (Not full address), dates you were there, and some of your most relevant duties. Don’t include salary, and you don’t need reason of leaving.
Education History continuing in reverse order, listing dates, places, subjects & awards.
You should add Skills and qualities. You could add Hobbies and Interests if it is relevant to the position (i.e. a hobby of Art would help in an art supplies shop)
Leave your references out: An employer cannot contact your refs until ready to make an offer
Lastly, dress it up:
choose the best place to put your contact details if you want them
Proof read it
Don’t put a photo on unless it is modeling, acting or similar
Get someone elses opinion
References :
Grant (G) Leech, Recruitment Consultant