Techniques for Resume Building and Job Networking

How to get a job in these hard economic times is the questions for many people today. There are thousands of free hands for every job opening and competition is fierce. So what is there to do to get a job.

One of the first things is to have a solid and interesting resume on hand. Research the subject of writing resumes, check sample resume sites and get an idea of how a good resume should look like. Then write one for yourself. You will have the first and vital step behind you once you are done. Check with your family if the new CV appeals to them when they read it.

Then go out check out the current openings, submit CVs to the ones that are relevant to you. There is no point in shooting thousands of CVs around if you do not have the required experience or education. You will be wasting your and the employers time.

Start networking. Go on those social network sites that cater to professionals and even do your networking on Facebook. This is important. Most jobs are never advertised because they are taken by a closed circle of networked individuals. If you will be in the network, you will get it.

Good luck and post your experiences!

The next thing you should do is build a goods resume. Sample resumes are important as they show you how you should proceed in building your own. Resume in general is probably the most important document if you do not have a job. Getting an interview is only possible if you have a concise and sexy resume to get the attention of your future employer.

So what should your new resume contain? What words should you use to get the attention? First of all get the chronology straight in your mind about where you have studies and what are your experiences. Think about what you have done and what you have achieved. Once you are content with the basic points, start to put it down. The form can be adjusted later. Good sample resumes can be found on the web to get an idea.

The basic structure is simple starting with your personal details such as name and address and your current contact information. State your email and preferably your mobile phone number. If a potential employer cannot reach you the first time, sometimes it means tough luck, you will not get another chance.

Second comes your education detailed chronologically. State your main subjects and your extra curricular activities, competitions, etc.

Your employment history is next. It is important to state your achievements as you cannot be factual only. This is not enough in this competitive world, you need to get the attention. Use action words for these statements such as surpassed, achieved, documented etc. as it relates to your specific profession and details the specific achievements with a specific measurable number if possible. Be prepared to give explanation about your achievements in a few sentences as questions will surely arise at an interview relating to these points.

Techniques for Resume Building and Job Networking