[nabs-l] Writing the Résumé that Gets the Interview

Joe jsoro620 at gmail.com
Mon Apr 1 23:12:28 UTC 2013


Even under better economic circumstances, landing a job interview can be an
exercise in patience and fortitude. Job seekers find themselves submitting
dozens of applications--sometimes slaving for hours over a single packet
only to receive an indifferent rejection, assuming that the employer even
bothers responding. Yet, where is the line between getting passed up because
you are not qualified and getting passed up because you did not adequately
present your qualifications? Let’s examine the résumé, arguably the most
critical application component, and some ways you might consider building it
up to land yourself an interview.

For specific advice about what sections go where, consider performing a
“résumé writing” Google search. What follows is advice for résumés beyond
the first draft.

 

Before anything else, consider the presentation. By contemporary standards
you are no longer bound to showcasing your talents on a single page;
however, remember two points: first, make sure that entries are not broken
across multiple pages; and second, only move into the next page if you can
cover at least a third of the page. If you are physically submitting the
résumé, it is preferable to bind the multiple pages using a paper clip. A
staple may come loose and tear the paper. The paper itself should be the
standard 8.5 x 11 in size and should be heavier than traditional copy paper
but does not need to be of fancy stock. You need not buy the
super-snow-white some designers use to entice customers. Finally, make sure
that your font is legible. Do not use anything smaller than 9 points for
sans-serifed type and 10 points for serifed type. Use a laser printer to
print in 100% black.

 

Now, remember your résumé may be addressing two potential audiences.

 

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