Rochester, New York has a very competitive job market. That means people like you, who have left their jobs at Collision Repair London to move in with your significant other in Rochester, will have to work extra hard to find a new job in your new city. The best thing you can do to improve your chances is to attend a resume workshop at one of Rochester's employment services outfits. But if this isn't possible for you to do right now, the next best thing is to follow the advice in our online resume workshop.
Information
Regardless of the type of job you're applying for: vacuum truck driver or CEO, there are certain things that must always be on your resume. You need a list of your skills so the employer can see you're the right person for the job. You need a run down of your work experience and education, so your employer can see you're trained and that you're already in the know. You also need references, which act as proof that you haven't lied. And of course you need your name and contact information so they can call you for the interview.
Tailoring
If you're applying for several different types of jobs (for instance, the manager of a packaging systems factory and the manager of an office) you need to tailor your resume to suit each job. This means tweaking your skills list to match what the employer lists in the ad and selecting your most relevant former jobs to include in your work experience (you don't need to list all the jobs you've ever had). Each resume should also have a goal at the top, and this goal should be something related to the employment you're seeking.
Language
It's important to use dynamic language in a resume, because employers want active people, not passive ones. When listing your responsibilities in your old job, phrase it as though everything you did was an accomplishment. "Restructured intraoffice documentation system" sounds better than "filing" when you're talking about your position at Printing Toronto, and "Office Manager" sounds better than "Secretary." Look up the buzzwords in your industry (read the business news) and include them in your resume. Words like "team building" are "e-commerce" sure-fire hits.
Presentation
Professional resumes are all about standardization, so always type your resume (never hand write, even if you're only applying to operate brick industry packaging machines). Print it on good quality white A4 paper (not card stock, not parchment paper, and not legal size paper) on one side of the paper only. Use black ink. Don't put it in a folder or report cover and don't fold it to put it in an envelope. Do include a cover letter.
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