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Before you rush out to find that perfect job or internship, you’ll need to write your resume. And not just any resume, but the kind that will separate you from all the people applying to your college of choice or eager to land with that dream job of yours. Here are some ways to avoid the pitfalls of resume writing and land your self in the spot light.

However, one thing to be kept in mind is that, resume to be prepared by a high school student is different from the one prepared by a professional. Hence, you need to focus mainly on the given points while preparing your resume.

1. Focus on Relevant Information:

A lot of students think a generalized resume describing everything they’ve ever done is a great way to get any kind of job or internship. Not true. The first rule of thumb for resume-writing is to only include information that is useful to the job you’re applying for.

If you’re applying for summer jobs or internships in a variety of fields, be prepared to write more than one resume. Once you have the first done, use it as a template and just cut and paste the most relevant information for different jobs.

2. Enlist your hobbies and interests:

It is very necessary for you to enlist your interests and hobbies that you indulge in. No matter where you’re applying or what you plan to study in college, potential employers want to know you’re a well-rounded member of society. Listing your participation in a program, such as Habitat for Humanity, or your weekly work at a local soup kitchen can definitely add some pizzazz to a resume short of work experience. It’s also an added bonus for younger high school students to list any associations they’ve belonged to.

3. Highlighting special skills:

Let’s face it, technology is everywhere. Knowledge of computers will most likely be a requirement for just about any job. List any and all experience you have with computers, naming the actual program names you’re familiar with (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop). Next is your language proficiency. The world is getting smaller and smaller, especially in the job market. Knowing a second or third language can put you at an advantage in qualifying for a job and will certainly separate you from other candidates.

Be sure to describe your roles and accomplishments with strong action words and key terms that will pop out at employers, usually ones that signify leadership and team roles you’ve had. These include words such as: team work, team player, and multi-tasking, executed, organized, performed, maintained, supervised, managed, directed, developed, and implemented.

After getting all this done, make sure you have organized them in the proper order and the facts revealed are true. Being truthful about your qualifications and experience would help the employer make a good impression on you and thus gives you more chances of success in this extremely competitive world.

Copyright 2005 by David Green
http://www.powerfuljobsearchtips.com

Learning how to type a resume may feel like a daunting task.
Even the most affluent writers have asked themselves, how to
type a mind-blowing resume. Follow the tips in this article, and
you will find the answers on how to type an outstanding resume.

First, your resume must be computer printed. The days of the
almighty pen or grandma’s typewriter are behind us. No more
carriage returns with the dinging bell.

You should always use black ink throughout. It is the most
professional, and helps if your resume is going to be copied by
your perspective employer.

Today’s computers come with several different fonts from which
you can choose. However, when typing your resume, you want to
stick with the traditional Times New Roman. Also acceptable are
Courier, Verdana, Ariel and Monaco. Try to avoid italics and
underlines, as these are difficult to scan into a database.

When typing your resume for employers, you want to use the
optimal font size. It is best to use the popular size of either
10 to 12 point. For the heading, 11 to 14 point in bold type is
the best. However, for the body of the resume, you will want to
stick with the 10 or 12 point, and avoid using bold in the body
as well.

You will want to either use a laser or bubble jet printer. You
can print out several copies of your resume, and each one will
be as clear as the first. You do not want to use a copy machine,
as the letters could be faded. The clearer the resume is, the
easier it is on the reader’s eyes, and the more professional
your image will be. Also, forget the old dot matrix printer. You
don’t want an outdated printer to represent you as being
outdated. At the very least, you will want to show that you know
how to type a resume.

Do not overlook the importance of the paper that you will use to
type your perfect resume. You do not want your resume to shout,
“Neon green is my favorite color!” You must always use white or
ivory paper, with a matching envelope.

The most professional paper you can choose is at least a 20 lb.
bond that is non-erasable. Remember, you want the whole package
to scream, “Professional!” Keep the paper and corresponding
envelope clean, crisp and wrinkle free.

As for margins, use the standard 1″ on the top and bottom, with
1.25″ margins on both the left and right sides.

Double space between your paragraphs and keep it short.
Employers want to see a concise and to the point resume.
Remember, you are not writing your memoirs, but you are selling
yourself, making your first impression. Like the old cliché,
“First impressions last a lifetime.” Now that you know how to
type a resume, you can find a lifetime job