Resume Writing - Simple Rules

Resume Writing - Simple RulesA resume that is well written correctly is the first thing you need to get right. When your resume is composed and written correctly, you are given a greater chance of getting your resume accepted for the job interview. Without a resume, you will not get hired.The resume has to be written properly. It has to be formatted properly to show all important information about you. You need to include a cover letter, you need to include a resume, employment history, contact details, and more. If there is an error in the resume, it will not be able to create an impression.There is a very important rule to follow in the format of the entire document. It is called in alphabetical order. It should be written in the reverse order to the job you want to apply for. After reading the resume, the hiring manager will read it again and will evaluate your qualifications.There are different types of resume that you can use depending on the requirements of different companies. There are resumes that are usually prepared by the software and there are some simple forms that you can just fill up. You will have to check the form carefully and make sure that it is correct and has all required information.Your resume should not only include the job you want to apply for but also include the requirements that you need to fulfill before getting the job. For example, if you are applying for an accountant position, it should contain the criteria for the position and the salary. The resume should include everything that is necessary for a hiring manager to find out whether you are suitable for the job or not.You can check your resume on the internet and go through it. You will see how the resume has been designed. If you do not find anything interesting in the resume, you can just hire a resume writer who can offer you a resume that has great formatting and presentation.Most of the people like to send their resume as an attachment, fax, or even to email. They do no t really care about sending the resume in the computer. The hiring manager can use the email to verify the contact details.

How to Talk About Gun Violence At Work

How to Talk About Gun Violence At Work This week has been rife with gun violence, from the shootings of civilians Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile to the gunning down of five police officers in Dallas on Thursday night. Amid these events, millions of Americans have headed to work with a flurry of complicated emotions and opinionsâ€"a situation compounded by the fact that this week’s tragedies are bound up with the complex issue of race. In this environment, it’s inevitable that gun violence will come up as a conversation topic among coworkersâ€"and almost as inevitable that it will cause widespread discomfort. Some of us find it difficult to talk about hot-button issues at the office; others are equally uncomfortable remaining silent; and still others feel both ways at once. So we asked some experts, including organizational psychologists, business professors, and corporate consultants, for guidelines on how to address these terrible events in the workplace. Don’t be afraid to talk about the news at work. If you’re a manager, be sensitive to the fact that many of your employees are likely distraught. Tell them that you sympathize with their concerns, and offer to set aside a timeâ€"whether it’s a small group discussion or a larger forumâ€"to talk through people’s concerns. If you’re an employee whose company isn’t acknowledging the tragedy, and you feel it should, bring your concerns to a trusted senior colleague or mentor in the office, suggests Kira Banks, an assistant professor of psychology at Saint Louis University who studies race relations. Let that person know that employees are upset about what’s happened, and ask whether it would be possible to organize a forum for any employees who wish to talk. When they do happen, work to make these discussions productive rather than incendiary. “Ask yourself what the purpose of having this conversation is,” David Maxfield, vice president of research at VitalSmarts, a corporate training and leadership development company focused on human behavior, told my colleague Alexandra Mondalek in the wake of last month’s Orlando shootings. And remember: This is a forum for discussion, not a platform for launching political action. “If you want to express sadness for the victims or support, do that,” Maxfield added. “Where the conversation turns risky, though, is when people are looking for a solution to the event.” Be clear about your feelings and compassionate toward those of others. Make sure you’re being candid about your views, says New York University professor Erica Foldy, co-author of The Color Bind: Talking (and not Talking) about Race at Work. However, she adds, be prepared to acknowledge that other people may not feel the same way, and couch your statements with phrases like “from my perspective” or “This is a reaction I’m having.” Foldy recommends asking colleagues about their feelings and opinions. And even if you disagree, show them that you respect their viewpoints and sympathize with their distress by saying things like “I can’t imagine how you must be feeling right now.” Acknowledging that most situations will have “multiple truths,” Foldy says, makes it more likely that everyone will walk away ready to be productive. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Stay committed to the conversation, even if it becomes uncomfortable. Chances are, you’re not going to agree with all your coworkers over highly politicized issues like race and gun violence. Stick to the conversation even if it becomes awkward. If matters become too heated, make sure that you stay calm and respond to your coworkers with respect and understanding. Use phrases like “I appreciate you sharing your thoughts” when you come across a viewpoint different from your own. “Don’t get defensive,” Banks said. “Be responsible for yourself and be engaged.” If the talk becomes too politically charged, use logic to deescalate the situation, advised Alison Davis-Blake, a professor of business and former dean at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Remember that people’s reactions, especially in the immediate aftermath of a tragedy, are likely to be emotional. Don’t vent on social media. Try to keep your emotional reactions to national tragedies offline, especially if you are connected to coworkers or your boss via social media. You’re more likely to speak rashly and provocatively, which is “what you want to avoid” when you’re talking about sensitive issues with your colleagues, Foldy says. Ranting on social media also increases the likelihood that your statements or intentions will be misunderstood. In person, you’re likely to quickly recognize such misunderstandings and try to clarify or diffuse your point. You rarely get such a second chance on social media, which has a tendency to amplify those errors of judgment. “In many instances, especially in the initial raw moments, [social media is] not the most effective way to process emotion,” Davis-Blake says. Look into resources provided by your employer to help you/your coworkers cope. Maybe you’re not comfortable talking about potentially contentious events like the Dallas shootings with your coworkers, but still need to someone with whom to discuss your feelings. Ask your employer if there’s an “employee assistance program,” a voluntary, confidential program that helps workers deal with challenges that could adversely impact job performance or health. If your company doesn’t have such a service, ask about alternative counseling services, or even look into online and community-based events that could help you work through your feelings.

Never Make These 5 Grammar Mistakes On Your Resume - Work It Daily

Never Make These 5 Grammar Mistakes On Your Resume - Work It Daily The number of grammatical errors I see on resumes prompts me to think about the reasons behind their frequency. Is it carelessness on the part of the resume’s author who knows better? Or is it lack of knowledge on some of the basic concepts of correct grammar? Is it too much trust in the spellcheck features? Or do some job seekers just believe that Human Resources and hiring managers will ignore them because “grammar really doesn’t matter.” RELATED: Need to write a resume? Watch these resume tutorials! The easiest of these to refute is the last one. For Human Resources and hiring managers, grammar mistakes can be one of the first red flags that move a resume into the “C-Pile” within the first few seconds. And a resume immediately placed in the “C-Pile” means it’s been completely rejected. Grammar mistakes are one of the top 2-3 irritants for many of these resume reviewers. Many job seekers ask “What’s the big deal?” Why does it matter if my resume confuses “its” with “it’s?” It matters because the mistake is seen as a sign of carelessness, or inattention to detail, or lack of awareness, or lack of knowledge, or… There are multiple lists of the “most common grammar errors” on the internet. I’ve selected the following five to highlight because they are the ones I see as the most common on resumes. 1. Impacts Versus Affects Versus Effects I am starting with this, not because it’s the most common, but because it directly affects one of the most important areas of a resume, your accomplishments. Using these words improperly can have a significant effect on your resume’s successful review. For some grammatical purists, it might even have a disastrous impact on your search. “Affects” is a verb; “effect(s)” is a noun; “impact” is a noun denoting a strong collision. “Impact” has become more common as a simple synonym for “affects” and is recognized in dictionaries as a verb. But if you review opinions by several well-known grammar experts, you’ll see a consensus that it’s still frowned upon. 2. There Versus Their Versus They’re There are too many examples of this mistake on resumes, complicated like all of the others presented here because they will all pass clearly through the spellchecks of their authors. In these cases, while it might be carelessness, it is more likely an instance of a failure to have someone else proofread. Job seekers are often hesitant; they’re reluctant asking someone for help. “They’re” is a contract for “they are,” which should clearly refer to a plural noun, e.g. “authors.” “Their” is a possessive pronoun indicating “something belonging to,” e.g., “the spellchecks of their authors.” “There” is a reference to a place, e.g., “there are mistakes on resumes.” 3. Too Versus To Versus Two When this mistake occurs, it often seems like a simple typo â€" because it is too easy to make. But that is exactly why it is so important to check for it. Fortunately it is a mistake caught by many spellcheck programs. But if you’re ignoring it, it is very risky. Because, even though it seems like a minor mistake, it is the type of mistake that really hits the grammar radar for some people. It will be seen by some reviewers as carelessness, as a reflection of an attitude that the company wants to avoid. Seems unfair? But remember, the company has hundreds of other resumes, not just two, and this simple mistake can put your resume in that “C-Pile.” 4. It’s Versus Its This is another mistake that is simple to make â€" but also one that really irritates some people. It’s easy to make and, for a resume, damages its credibility. There is another reason behind this error that I haven’t mentioned yet. Many of these common mistakes are words that sound exactly the same, even if they are spelled differently, even if they have very different meanings. When you write, it is highly likely you are “speaking” the words as you write them. So these words that sound alike become mistakes that are easy to make. “It’s” is a contraction for “It is” or “it has.” “Its” is the possessive for “It.” 5. You’re Versus Your Your resume and your LinkedIn profile present the picture of who you are â€" your accomplishments. You’re responsible for creating this picture accurately â€" and correctly. There’s a special twist here. While “you’re” is a contraction for “you are,” it would be inappropriate to use the contract in the first sentence of this paragraph for “who you are.” Unfortunately, this is also one of the mistakes that I see way too often, typically using “your” instead of “you’re.” I received an e-mail accompanying a resume recently that included the sentence: “Your about to read the resume of an accomplished marketing professional.” I’ll repeat because it is so important. There is a high likelihood that the resume attached to this might never be opened â€" or will quickly land in the “C-Pile.” Review, Check, Review There are other common grammar mistakes, e.g., “then” versus “than.” One of the steps in preparing your resume, or LinkedIn profile, or e-mail is to review it specifically for common grammar mistakes. Too often a job seeker focuses on the message and how it “sounds” and can then easily overlook the grammatical errors. A related step is using a checklist of common errors as part of the review process. A third step is always to remain vigilant on the use of your spell-check program; it is a great help, but it is not perfect. And finally, there are some sophisticated grammar checking programs, like Grammarly, that can be a good investment. Related Posts How To Create SMART Goals Set And Achieve SMART Goals Promotion Killers: Weak Goals About the author Jim Schreier is a management consultant with a focus on management, leadership, including performance-based hiring and interviewing skills. Visit his website at www.farcliffs.com.     Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!