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when writing a resume... i need a little grammer help?
do i just write everything like list all the duties or responsibilities at a job like a sentence etc " Assistant manager. Handled daily operations at fuel desk. Responsibilities include(d) (past tense?? or include); customer service, ordering and merchandising, human resource, training all hirers, (and ??) maintaining upkeep of store". or do i write "Assistant manager. Handled daily operations at fuel desk. Responsibilities included; customer service, ordering and merchandising, human resource, training all hirers, and maintaining upkeep of store." also do you have to have a career objective at 50 years old for a law office receptionist job? heres what she got " Full-time position with reputable firm, using proven communication skills to provide excellent service to staff and clients.
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- >"Assistant manager. Handled daily operations at fuel desk. Responsibilities included; customer service, ordering and merchandising, human resource, training all hirers, and maintaining upkeep of store."< That's the better format. If you choose to have an objective, the one she has is awesome! GOOD LUCK!
- I used to be a headhunter. Basically you list your name and address at the top. You list your schooling and years and degrees. Don't have to list hs if you did graduate from college. Then you put your career objective, you should always have something...it definitly makes a difference on how someone will look at your resume. Also, I think what you wrote above about what she said. If your seasoned then you make an impression on what you have accomplished and what you can bring to the table. Doesn't matter what position your applying for. Anyways, you list your most recent position your holding, your title next to it or underneath and the years you were there or say current. Then you briefly explain your duties at the job. If you oversee anyone what your responsibilties were and also any accomplishments you might have been apart of. You list that all the way down. Then you write skills and list next to that computer software, typing, etc. and then most ppl say references upon request. I have seen ppl put attributes and say a few things. You can be creative but keep it simple and to the point. I hope I helped.
- I do believe that achievements and key contributions are what employers appreciate, i.e. how you add value to a team and where your strengths lie. I tend to advise candidates to enhance their cvs by not only listing their job title and responsibilities, but also their achievements in each role. Listing responsibilities is almost akin to listing a JD. You must stand out as an individual by being honest and confident about what you have achieved/accomplished during specific periods of time. This will increase your chances of getting your cv to the top of the pile, and to quickly bring your interview conversation to the interesting highlights of your career. Re tenses, keep them consistent. For the current job, use present tense. List in bullet point sentences. eg. SALES MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION - Responsible for managing a team of 10 sales executives in the northern region, with a group sales target of RM10mil/annum For past jobs, list in past tense. eg. - Managed a team of 10 sales executives - Consistently met or exceeded sales targets 10 out of 12 months in the year 2006. In listing strengths, it's always good to list both technical and soft skills. In the case of a sales manager, negotiation skills, gaining buy-in, ability to penetrate new accounts, or grow key accounts for the firm would be relevant. Sometimes, candidates tend to confuse between a trait and a strength. I would not list "hardworking", "honest" as strengths. Those are traits. Strengths should be areas where you clearly excel when compared to your peer group. For example, as a sales manager, you may be a better negotiator than the rest and have a knack of bringing on board good deals for your firm. Hope these help ! Cheers, Executive Search consultant
