| When one goes for an interview, the potential | | | | things one has done in that position and |
| employer has no idea of who the applicant is. In | | | | experiences learned from it, that information is |
| some cases, the person applied to the ad while | | | | already basis for the employer to see the |
| others used a headhunter or job site on the | | | | potential the applicant has for that position. It |
| internet and matched their credentials for the | | | | shows the qualities one possesses and the |
| position. | | | | benefits one can contribute to the further growth |
| The first impression employers always look at is | | | | of the company. |
| one’s resume. Given the many that apply, | | | | After that, the resume should show one’s |
| this usually takes about 30 seconds and so with | | | | educational background. Some companies prefer |
| the limited words, one must be sure that the | | | | someone with a degree in a certain field, a |
| resume is well written and grammatically correct. | | | | licensed professional to do the job or one who |
| The resume must say almost everything about | | | | possesses a master’s degree. By showing |
| the person. This should always start with pertinent | | | | one’s credentials, it is a good indicator of the |
| information such as the person’s name, age, | | | | type of training one has possessed in school and |
| address, contact number and social security | | | | the accomplishments one has achieved in the |
| number. The details here are needed so if one is | | | | course of one’s career. |
| considered to be a potential employer, it will be | | | | The latter section should provide details such as |
| easy for the company to get in touch with the | | | | hobbies, interests and character references. |
| applicant and be scheduled for an interview. | | | | Employers look at potential applicants who not |
| Next is the career objective which is the reason | | | | only have the qualifications for the job but also |
| why the applicant wants to apply for the position. | | | | those who also those who are well rounded. Being |
| By putting a strong goal in mind and not a general | | | | active in a certain organization and be seen as a |
| one, the employer will see that this person has a | | | | leader in a group shows one’s social skills with |
| direction which is why that person wants to work | | | | others. Character references do the same and |
| for the company. | | | | give people an idea how one performed working |
| The next section should include the relevant skills | | | | with that person. |
| and knowledge one has had in the current and | | | | There is no ideal resume. It depends on the job. It |
| previous jobs as well as highlighting one’s | | | | is an important step one must pass before being |
| major accomplishments. By putting in detail the | | | | called for that first interview. |