How to Make a Resume

The steps in "How to make a resume" = are a process and it takes a bit of effort. It is not complicated, though. Follow the steps shown below and you will make a resume that employers get excited about.


How to Make a Resume – Step 1
The first thing you need to do is something that most job candidates fail to do. They fail to think ahead. Before you even begin to write or start tapping on a keyboard, you need to spend some time reflecting on what it is that you want to accomplish with the resume.

Yes, of course, you want to get a job. But, will just any job satisfy you or are you looking for a particular type of position? Get specific. Drill down your career choices until you know exactly what you are interested in pursuing.


How to Make a Resume – Step 2
Write your Objective Statement. Employers are not mind readers. Unless you identify the type of work you are seeking, you may not find what you are looking for. This is especially true if you are changing careers.

When you focus on this portion of your resume, be sure to keep the statement positive, concise and centered around the needs of the employer. The best resumes subtly sell their skills as a mean of benefiting the organization they are targeting.

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Job Search Methods - Part 2

America’s Job Bank, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an Internet site that allows you to search through a database of more than 1 million jobs nationwide, create and post your resume online, and set up an automated job search. The database contains a wide range of mostly full-time private sector jobs that are available all over the country. Jobseekers can access America’s Job Bank at: http://www.ajb.org. Computers with access to the Internet are available to the public in any local public employment service office, school, library, or military installation.

Using Internet Resources to Plan your Future, a U.S. Department of Labor publication, offers advice on organizing your Internet job search. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for jobseekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage, but recruiters and other career service industry professionals will find information here to help them also. How to Use the Internet in your Job Search; The Job Search Process; and the Career-Related Pages, other U.S. Department of Labor Internet publications, each discusses specific steps that jobseekers can follow to identify employment opportunities. Included are daily tips and hints, plus a large database of links and job search engines. Many Department of Labor and other publications for jobseekers are available at:
http://safetynet.doleta.gov/netsourc.htm.

Check with your State employment service office, or order a copy of these and other publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Superintendent of Documents. Telephone: (202) 512-1800. Internet: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or http://www.doleta.gov.

Services for special groups. By law, veterans are entitled to priority for job placement at State employment service centers. If you are a veteran, a veterans’ employment representative can inform you of available assistance and help you to deal with problems.

State employment service offices refer people to opportunities available under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIA reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, “one-stop” system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youths.
Services are provided to employers and jobseekers, including adults, dislocated workers, and youths. WIA’s primary purpose is to increase the employment, retention, skills, and earnings of participants. These programs help to prepare people to participate in the

State’s workforce, increase their employment and earnings potential, improve their educational and occupational skills, and reduce their dependency on welfare, which will improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation’s economy.

Federal Government. Information on obtaining a position with the Federal Government is available from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call the Federal Relay Service for the hearing impaired (800) 877-8339. The first number is not tollfree, and charges may result.

Information also is available from the OPM Internet site at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.

Professional associations. Many professions have associations that offer employment information, including career planning, educational programs, job listings, and job placement. To use these services, associations usually require that you be a member; information
can be obtained directly from an association through the Internet,
by telephone, or by mail.

Labor unions. Labor unions provide various employment services to members, including apprenticeship programs that teach a specific trade or skill. Contact the appropriate labor union or State apprenticeship council for more information.

Private employment agencies and career consultants. These agencies can be helpful, but they are in business to make money. Most operate on a commission basis, with the fee dependent upon a percentage of the salary paid to a successful applicant. You or the hiring company will pay the fee. Find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying associated fees before using the service. Although employment agencies can help you save time and contact employers who otherwise might be difficult to locate, the costs may outweigh the benefits if you are responsible for the fee. Contacting employers directly often will generate the same type of leads that a private employment agency will provide. Consider any guarantees that the agency offers when determining if the service is worth the cost.

Community agencies. Many nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services, generally targeted to a particular group, such as women, youths, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.

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Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf

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The Job Market

Job Search Methods - Part 1

Personal contacts. Your family, friends, and acquaintances may offer one of the most effective ways to find a job. They may help you directly or put you in touch with someone else who can. Such networking can lead to information about specific job openings, many of which may not be publicly posted.

School career planning and placement offices. High school and college placement offices help their students and alumni find jobs. They set up appointments and allow recruiters to use their facilities for interviews. Placement offices usually have a list of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs offered on campus. They also may have lists of jobs for regional, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students can receive career counseling and testing and job search advice. At career resource libraries, they may attend workshops on such topics as job search strategy, resume writing, letter writing, and effective interviewing; critique drafts of resumes and watch videotapes of mock interviews; explore files of resumes and references; and attend job fairs conducted by the placement office.

Employers. Through your library and Internet research, develop a list of potential employers in your desired career field. Employer Web sites often contain lists of job openings. Websites and business directories can provide you with information on how to apply for a position or whom to contact. Even if no open positions are posted, do not hesitate to contact the employer and the relevant department. Set up an interview with someone working in the same area in which you wish to work. Ask them how they got started, what they enjoy or dislike about the work, what type of qualifications are necessary for the job, and what type of personality succeeds in that position. Even if they don’t have a position available, they may be able to put you in contact with other people who might hire you, and they can keep you in mind if a position opens up. Make sure to send them your resume and a cover letter. If you are able to obtain an interview, be sure to send a thank-you note. Directly contacting employers is one of the most successful means of job hunting.

Classified ads. The “Help Wanted” ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. You should realize, however, that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your resume, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities.

When using classified ads, keep the following in mind:
● Do not rely solely on the classifieds to find a job; follow other leads as well.
● Answer ads promptly, because openings may be filled quickly, even before the ad stops appearing in the paper.
● Read the ads every day, particularly the Sunday edition, which usually includes the most listings.
● Beware of “no experience necessary” ads. These ads often signal low wages, poor working conditions, or commission work.
● Keep a record of all ads to which you have responded, including the specific skills, educational background, and personal qualifications required for the position.

Internet networks and resources. The Internet provides a variety of information, including job listings and job search resources and techniques. However, no single Web site or resource will contain all of the information available on employment or career opportunities, so be prepared to search for what you need. Remember that job listings may be posted by field or discipline, so begin your search using keywords. Some Web sites provide national or local classified listings and allow jobseekers to post their resumes online. Other sites offer advice on how to search for a job, prepare for an interview, or write your resume. When searching employment databases on the Internet, it usually is possible to send your resume to an employer by e-mail or to post it online.

State employment service offices. The State employment service, sometimes called the Job Service, operates in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Local offices, found nationwide, help jobseekers to find
jobs and help employers to find qualified workers at no cost to either. To find the office nearest you, look in the State government telephone listings under “Job Service” or “Employment.”

Job matching and referral. At the State employment service office, an interviewer will determine if you are “job ready” or if you need help from counseling and testing services to assess your occupational aptitudes and interests and to help you choose and
prepare for a career. After you are “job ready,” you may examine available job listings and select openings that interest you. A staff member can then describe the job openings in detail and arrange for interviews with prospective employers.

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Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf

Transportation Industry Workers - Get Job Help

ETA News Release: [10/17/2005]

Contact Name: David James or Mike Volpe Phone Number: 202-693-4676 or x3984 / Release Number: 05-1854-NAT


U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces More than $3.7 Million to Train Transportation Industry Workers


WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced two grants totaling more than $3.7 million to help address workforce shortages in the transportation industry as part of the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. The grants were awarded to Community Transportation Development Center (CTDC) near Washington, D.C., and Atlanta-based United Parcel Service of America (UPS), and are the first in a series of investments resulting from long-standing consultations between transportation industry leaders and the Department of Labor.

“The transportation sector offers many good-paying job opportunities for workers with the right skills,” said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “This grant under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative offers workers apprenticeships and training opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to build long-term careers in the transportation industry.”

CTDC will use $2 million in funding to address the need for a pipeline of skilled workers in Georgia, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and the Washington, D.C. area of Maryland. Systems will be created for apprenticeship, training and skill certification for bus mechanics; rail mechanics; rail signal maintainers; elevator/escalator technicians; and equipment maintainers. As a result, a national apprenticeship system for bus mechanics will be created, and 3,338 individuals will begin to receive transit maintenance training based on national standards developed through the initiative.

UPS, which has been awarded $1,789,970, will develop and implement a competency-based training program for driver service providers to help address the transportation industry's need for entry-level workers. The program will include Web-based courses, facilitator-led workshops and computer-based driving simulation. As a result of this project, a comprehensive program for driver service providers will train approximately 10,000 individuals.

Grantees and their multiple partners will contribute more than $49.5 million in their own leveraged resources to carry out these projects.

“Strong transportation links are critical to effectively managing the supply chain of goods moving through the global economy,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training Emily Stover DeRocco. “These initial investments being made under this initiative use multiple training strategies along with high-tech training tools to reach new audiences interested in pursuing careers in transportation.”

For further information on this initiative, visit www.doleta.gov/BRG/JobTrainInitiative/.

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Chronological Resume - Format

Chronological Resume

This is the most commonly used format. It is written in reverse chronological order—with your most recent education and experiences listed first. It is also the easiest to develop.


Some of the benefits of a Chronological Resume include:

It emphasizes the organization(s) you worked for and the educational background that you have. If you work for a large well-known company (or have worked for 2 or more) this might be the right design for you.

Did you attend a respected educational institution? The Chronological format will highlight that better than the other formats.

If you will be staying in the same line of work, this style leads the employer through your progress easily and chronologically.

Do you work in a conservative field? Once again you will find that the Chronological format may be the best one for you. Many employers truly prefer a more traditional approach.


Of all the resume "flavors", the Chronological is good to use in nearly all circumstances. When it is well-written, it will almost never work against you, except perhaps in the most progressive of industries.


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