| When you're just entering the job market, you need to | | | | highlighted. |
| know how to write a first resume that will catch the | | | | Your resume in many ways symbolizes you. You |
| prospective employer's attention. | | | | should, therefore, make sure that it reflects your best |
| The temptation in the resume writing process is to | | | | traits in a way that will show potential employers why |
| stretch the boundaries of truthfulness when describing | | | | they would be smart to hire you. |
| your experience. In fact, there is no need to pretend. | | | | Third, make your resume personal. You don't want to |
| An honest, accurate first resume stands the best | | | | go overboard with this because you'll want your |
| chance of landing you the job you want. | | | | resume to contain the basic elements that employers |
| Here are four simple suggestions that will help you | | | | need. |
| craft a resume that will keep your conscience clean | | | | You also need to remember, however, that your |
| and still get you an interview. | | | | resume is your chance to tell your story. When people |
| First, consider your own best traits. Think about your | | | | get to know you, it's more likely that they'll like you. |
| personality, your tendencies, your talents, and, yes, | | | | You'll want to be sure the people reading your resume |
| even your quirks. | | | | know you. |
| An excellent way to do this is to set aside a couple of | | | | Fourth, make sure the resume shows how you can do |
| hours alone. It will be best if you can find a place that | | | | the job. You'll want to be certain that your skills and |
| will help you reflect. This will probably be a familiar | | | | abilities are closely linked to the requirements of the job |
| place, but it could be an out-of-the-way location where | | | | you are seeking. |
| you're not likely to be interrupted. | | | | Making the connection between your qualifications and |
| This type of contemplative exercise will not only help | | | | the needs of the employer is a key step in making |
| you as you're building your first resume, it will likely be | | | | sure that your resume gets noticed. |
| meaningful on a deeper personal level, as well. | | | | These four ideas will get you on the way to learning |
| Second, make sure your first resume represents you. | | | | how to write a first resume that will help you get the |
| After you've thought about your characteristics and | | | | job you want. |
| qualities, you need to make sure that they are | | | | |