Many companies and recruiters use Google (and other major search engines) to fill their positions. If you are a job seeker, you can use the same techniques that talent seekers use to turn up free resume examples. You can also benefit from this knowledge in shaping your own web resume for hirers to find.
Here’s a few tips and tricks for turning up the best resumes on the worlds largest search engine!
Whether you are creating your resume for college applications or you are in the midst of your very first job hunt, writing a resume without any work experience can be a daunting challenge.
As an addendum to our guide on how to write an entry level resume, here are a few tips on beefing up the content of your resume when you are running short on work experience!
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A “Professional Summary” on your resume is generally a collection of 4 or 5 one line statements, often found in a bulleted list.
“Tooting your own horn” is often difficult for many job seekers. To come up with a great list of things to include in your professional summary, think about notable accomplishments you may have had. Go through each item that you are including on your resume (work experience, curriculum, training, etc) and think about the specific highlights. These make for great bullet points.
Summaries are also a great place to sprinkle in industry buzzwords. Properly using field specific terminology helps establish credibility. It also has the side benefit of allowing your resume to turn up in more computerized searches. Make sure to only use terms that you are familiar with, as you will probably be asked about them.
Sample Professional Summary
A “Summary” section for an entry level applicant might look something like this:
Summary
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When to Use a Resume Objective
Resume objectives are perfect when applying for a specific position at a company. Objectives should always be about the employer and their needs, not yours. It is important to remember that the objective, located at the top of your resume, is a quick “sales pitch” that the employer can use to quickly identify key candidates. Tailor your message to adhere to this principle, and an Objective can be a powerful section on your resume.
If you are not applying to a specific position, or are passing around your resume at a career fair, then the importance of a resume Objective diminishes. If you do choose to use an Objective, make sure you write it in such a way not to limit your options!
Who Should Use a Resume Objective
People short of relevant experience, entry level candidates, people changing careers, mothers returning to work — any type of person who could gain from making a stronger case based on their existing work experiences (or lack their of) can benefit largely from having a properly written resume objective.
If you are applying for a specific position, it is also appropriate to use a resume objective.
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