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Information on Resumes: A resume is a document that contains a summary of relevant job experience and education for specific employment search. The resume is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment. The resume is comparable to a curriculum vitae in many countries, although in Canada and United States it is substantially different. General In many contexts, a resume is short (usually one to two pages), and therefore contains only experience directly relevant to a particular position. Many resumes contain precise keywords that potential employers are looking for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display content in a flattering manner. In the past, resumes used to be no longer than two pages[citation needed], as potential employers typically did not devote much time to reading resume details for each applicant. In some countries employers have changed their views regarding acceptable resume length. Since increasing numbers of job seekers and employers are using Internet-based job search engines to find and fill employment positions, longer resumes are needed for applicants to differentiate and distinguish themselves, and employers are becoming more accepting of resumes that are longer than two pages[dubious – discuss]. Many professional resume writers and human resources professionals believe that a resume should be long enough so that it provides a concise, adequate, and accurate description of an applicant's employment history and skills[citation needed]. A resume is a marketing tool in which the content should be adapted to suit each individual job application and/or applications aimed at a particular industry. The transmission of resumes directly to employers became increasingly popular as late as 2002[citation needed]. Jobseekers were able to circumvent the job application process and reach employers through direct email contact and resume blasting, a term meaning the mass distribution of resumes to increase personal visibility within the job market. However the mass distribution of resumes to employers often can have a negative effect on the applicant's chances of securing employment as the resumes tend not to be tailored for the specific positions the applicant is applying for. It is usually therefore more sensible to adjust the resume for each position applied for. The complexity and simplicity of various resume formats tend to produce
results varying from person to person, for the occupation, and to the
industry. It is important to note that resumes used by medical professionals,
professors, artists and people in many other specialized fields may
be comparatively longer. For example, an artist's resume, typically
excluding any non-art-related employment, may include extensive lists
of solo and group exhibitions. A simple resume is a summary typically limited to one or two pages of size A4 or Letter-size highlighting only those experiences and credentials that the author considers most relevant to the desired position. US academic CVs are typically longer. resumes may be organized in different ways. The following are some
of the more common formats: A reverse chronological resume enumerates a candidate's job experiences in reverse chronological order, generally covering the last 10 to 15 years. The reverse chronological resume format is the most commonly used
by those who are not professional resume writers. In using this format,
the main body of the document becomes the Professional Experience section,
starting from the most recent experience going chronologically backwards
through a succession of previous experience. The reverse chronological
resume works to build credibility through experience gained, while
illustrating career growth over time and filling all gaps in a career
trajectory. A chronogical resume is not recommended in the event that
the job seeker has gaps in their career summary. In the United Kingdom
the chronological resume tends to extend only as far back as the subject's
GCSE/Standard Grade qualifications. A functional resume lists work experience and skills sorted by skill area or job function. The functional resume is used to assert a focus to skills that are
specific to the type of position being sought. This format directly
emphasizes specific professional capabilities and utilizes experience
summaries as its primary means of communicating professional competency.
In contrast, the chronological resume format will briefly highlight
these competencies prior to presenting a comprehensive timeline of
career growth via reverse-chronological listing with most recent experience
listed first. The functional resume works well for those making a career
change, having a varied work history and with little work experience.
A functional resume is also preferred for applications to jobs that
require a very specific skill set or clearly defined personality traits.
A functional resume is a good method for highlighting particular skills
or experience, however, those particular skills or experience may have
derived from a role which was held some time ago. Rather than focus
on the length of time that has passed, the functional resume allows
the reader to quickly identify those skills. The combination resume balances the functional and chronological approaches.
A resume organized this way typically leads with a functional list
of job skills, followed by a chronological list of employers. The combination
resume has a tendency to repeat itself and is therefore less widely
utilized than the other two forms. The Internet has brought about a new age for the resume. As the search for employment has become more electronic, resumes have followed suit. It is common for employers to only accept resumes electronically, either out of practicality or preference. This electronic boom has changed much about the way resumes are written, read, and handled. Delivering a resume in person is better than online[citation needed], but if there is no other easier way, sending resume online could be attempted. Giving a resume in person enables the prospective employer to see you. * Job seekers must choose a file format in which to maintain their
resume. Many employers, especially recruitment agencies on their behalf,
insist on receiving resumes as Microsoft Word or Open Office documents.
Others will only accept resumes formatted in HTML, PDF, or plain ASCII
text. Some career fields include a special section listing the life-long works of the author. For computer-related fields, the softography; for musicians and composers, the discography; for actors, a filmography. Keeping resumes online has become increasingly common for people in professions that benefit from the multimedia and rich detail that are offered by an HTML resume, such as actors, photographers, graphic designers, developers, dancers, etc. Job seekers are finding an ever increasing demand to have an electronic version of their resume available to employers and professionals who use Internet recruiting at any time. For job seekers, taking resumes online also facilitates distribution to multiple employers via Internet. Online resume distribution services have emerged to allow job seekers to distribute their resumes to employers of their choices via email. Another advantage to online resumes is the significant cost savings over traditional hiring methods. In the United States, the Employment Management Association has included Internet advertising in its cost-per-hire surveys for several years. In 1997, for example, it reported that the average cost-per-hire for a print ad was $3,295, while the average cost-per-hire with the Internet was $377.[1] This in turn has cut costs for many growing organizations, as well as saving time and energy in recruitment. Prior to the development of resumes in electronic format, employers would have to sort through massive stacks of paper to find suitable candidates without any way of filtering out the poor candidates. Employers are now able to set search parameters in their database of resumes to reduce the number of resumes which must be reviewed in detail in the search for the ideal candidate. Finally, the Internet is enabling new technologies to be employed with resumes, such as video resumes—especially popular for multimedia job seekers. Another emerging technology is graphic-enabled resumes, such as Visual CV. The Wikipedia article on this page is released under CC-BY-SA. |
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