Resume Tips :: Part 1
I recently had a discussion with a Director of Human Resource Services for a large company about resumes, interviewing, and other areas in the job-search process. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the suggestions that she and I discussed. My next few posts will pertain to this, but for now I would like to start with guidelines for preparing a resume. I have previously posted some suggestions on resume preparation, but these are some further suggestions coming directly from that Director of HR Services that I thought you all might find helpful.
Resume Preparation
1. The most important rule: put your cell phone number (or work number) on your resume. Interviewers will try to call you during the day and you should make it as easy as possible for them to reach you immediately and directly with no phone “tag.”
2. Put your email address on the resume, preferably in a “link” format if emailing the resume.
3. A resume is a marketing piece; make sure you list your achievements, awards, and accomplishments on the resume. These are historical facts that distinguish you from other similarly qualified candidates.