WCIYP week 5 Resume

In the book What Color is Your Parachute, it talks about how resumes are becoming a thing of the past and Google, or LinkedIn is your resume, however I think there is still a lot of importance regarding your actual resume. These are elements that can be present in your linked in profile, but should also be evident in your true written resume.

The first step in resume building is the format. Make sure the format has a logical flow, the first time it is seen will be a quick look-over. By using a logical flow and keeping this in mind, put the important things where they are quickly seen. Using bold and italic fonts can guide the readers eyes to certain things. Another way to guide the readers eyes is by using bullet points. It shows them what specific things you have to say, as well as listing things in bullets makes what you are saying short and to the point.

When you are first out of college, you need to focus on what transferable skills you have learned through classes, work experience, and other life circumstance that have shaped you into the qualified individual for whatever entry-level position you are applying for. I personally was a nanny, but not only did I practice child care, I had to use time management, organization, the ability to lead a team,  conflict resolution skills, and gain the ability adjust to new challenges. Nannying may not have anything to do with the jobs I am seeking, but I did not waste my time being a nanny. Every job on your path to a career teaches you something valuable that can be highlighted. Major based classes also help because some of the projects can be resume skills. Like the digital marketing classes I am in required this blog, which is also developing content on a regular basis. By highlighting the skills you have helps both you and the recruiter so neither has to waste time if it is not a job you have skills that will benefit the position.

When you already have some career experience, your resume can be updated on a continuous basis if you do not yet have what you wish to do long term. Here is an example of someone highlighting the trades they made in their year. Career changes are becoming more and more common, keeping up with your resume helps the ease of this over time. An important thing to do in your resume when you already have experience is quantify your accomplishments. If you made something better, state what you made "better" and by how much. Show the exact value you added to that organization, so it is evident what you can do. By quantifying it means you can provide examples of how, it goes from being a statement to being a fact.

It's okay if you need to change your resume for different types of jobs you apply to. This is a good idea because you do not necessarily need the same skills for every job you apply for, by staying on top of it and highlighting the most important things for that industry based on your experiences. This will make sure you are viewed as a well-rounded candidate, without overwhelming the potential new employer with every single thing you have ever done.

The last, and possibly most important tip, is to have someone look over your resume. If anyone offers, say yes! The more feedback you can get the more you can tailor the perfect resume.