Sep 29 2008
Resumes the Right Way
One thing about resumes that I think is important is some statement about your future objective. It should be contained in a sentence or two and if you’re smart about it, you will change the statement to suit the particular job or class of jobs you are applying for at the time.
If you are applying for a job as a marketing manager, I would like to see that you are particularly interested in marketing based on your objective. Also, many of the steps you have taken to date, should naturally lead you to this career point. (i.e. undergrad degree in marketing, internship in marketing, working in a marketing job as an idividual contributor, etc.)
If you spent three years as a dog groomer, you need not highlight that fact on the resume, but you certainly should cover all your dates of employment accurately in the interview and on the job application. The fact that you had this dog grooming business need not result in your not being a good candidate for the current opening.
Don’t get flashy with the resume with crazy colors, pictures and eye popping fonts. Just plain old words with a load of good grammar and a ton of truth. Don’t try to fool me or hide things from me. You’ll only make me mad enough to toss your sheets into the shredder.
