重新开始

那么，你现在想找份工作，是吗? OK, what are the steps you need to do first in order to accomplish this? 是的，你填一份申请表. 但是，等等. Most businesses, in addition to an application, require you submit a resume as well. 什么是简历? A resume is a document you provide potential employers that shows key information about you: your contact information, 教育水平, 工作经历, 奖/荣誉证书, 或者其他能让你脱颖而出的东西. 简而言之, 就是这份文件, 连同应用程序一起, that employers use to help them determine whether they want to pass you on to the next phase (the interview) or not.

为什么一份可靠的简历很重要? Think of it this way; if 50 people were to apply for a single job, an employer would not want to interview 50 different people! 而不是, they’d use some measure of narrowing down the field to get the “best” candidates that fit the job description and only interview them. 你的简历是你的“书面广告”, sometimes your only opportunity to sell yourself on why you’re the right person for the job. Want to know more about resumes and how you can increase the chances of having yours land on the “call back” pile? 查看以下资源:

简历上都写些什么?

Whether you’re a high school student or an “experienced” (ahem, “老”)的人, all resumes should have the same basic categories. 不同之处在于它们的布局, which areas you’ll focus on and (of course) how much you’ve worked in the past. Still, every resume should have these basic sections:

联系信息 ——名字, address, phone number and/or email address; be sure to use a professional email like your name, 避免像hotmama32或类似的网站

目的或总结 - either what you hope to achieve (Objective) or a big picture of what you bring to the table (Summary); which one usually depends on experience level

经验或工作经历 - note that experience doesn’t necessarily mean a paying job, especially for young people; mowing grass, 当保姆和实习也算

教育 - showing what level you’ve completed and any areas of focus; only show your GPA if it’s something to be proud of

技能 - what skill sets do you offer that would be valuable to the specific company you’re applying for? For example, self-taught yourself some basic graphic design for a project? Those skills would be worth sharing for an office administrative job

其他/可选的类别 - this section would be tailored based on what works for you. Categories could include Awards/Achievements, Certifications, Hobbies, Languages, 等.

你只有6秒钟的时间!

你没听错吧?. Research indicates most professional recruiters only spend between 6 and 7 seconds on a resume! Granted, this is usually for professional jobs with dozens or more applicants. 甚至还, whether you’re submitting your resume for the local fast food joint, for a college scholarship or what you hope to be an entry-level position to a long-term career, 你想让你的简历脱颖而出. What experiences - both professionally and in life - do you have that say, give me a closer look? Even difficulties overcome or lessons learned can be presented in a way that “scream” potential. 同样，你的简历会代表你“说话”. 唯一的问题是，你想让它说什么?

制作一份脱颖而出的简历

高中简历应该是什么样的, knowing it will likely look quite a bit different than someone who’s been working for 15 years? Below are some resources you might want to consider. In the meantime, here are four consistent basics you could start with:

Make sure the resume “matches up” with the job description.

The job description is the business’ attempt at saying “these are the skills we’re looking for.” For those skills you possess that do match, make certain they are mentioned in the resume by name. Many businesses use software that filters through resumes looking for keywords tied to the job description. This is why some experts suggest tweaking your resume for each job application.

Make the resume stand out AND easy to find the right info.

简历制作既是一门艺术，也是一门科学. There are specific things experts say help like: proper spacing of text and white space, 可读性, 一致的字体和大小, 明确的标题, 等. Yet, making a resume stand out is also critical. You have to make it easy for them to find key info they’re looking for while at the same time capturing their attention. If “too much” is going on (too many colors, designs, graphics, “fluff,” 等.) it can be off-putting; “too little” and it looks like everyone else’s. Review examples below for help with finding the proper balance. For a young person, however, less is probably more.

让你的简历帮你“推销”自己.

Your resume should contain things that tell a business: “This is the sort of person we need.” Use action words when sharing responsibilities or things you’ve done. Be sure to include things that make you unique or valuable. Won an academic award or speak multiple languages? 放在这里. Captained a sports team, or was a leader in a club or organization? 一定要添加它. Have a hobby that shows dedication, integrity or discipline? 包括它. Just be sure to be honest; don’t embellish or overkill it. 雇主可以看穿“假”.”

做一个语法狂热者!

再说一次，这是你的活广告. What does it say about you if your resume declares “strong attention to detail” while also containing 2 or 3 spelling errors or unclear sentences in it? 公平与否, 这取决于你申请的是什么工作, some employers will throw out your resume if they catch a couple of errors. 所以帮你自己一个忙吧, 检查一下, several times … and have someone with strong grammar/writing skills do the same.