Its A Living!-Check That Resume!

As most of you know, I have not had a regular job since April 2009, when my seasonal position at Jackson Hewitt ended. I have been quite busy with school, my blogs, Twitter, and soon will be busy with Ebay. So busy that my last job interview was in May and I did not get the job. I had my resume updated in January 2009 with the help of someone that works for Manpower. I knew that my resume was in good shape. Then yesterday all of that changed.

I took my resume into a lady that helps people with their resumes. I intended to leave my resume thinking it was fine. I did update the doggone thing in January for heavens sake. The lady took a look at my resume and started taking it apart, and telling me what was wrong with it. The lady said that my work experience was great and that I was considered an accomplished person. However, my resume did not reflect my accomplishments. In fact, the lady said my resume was incomplete. I could not believe what I heard.

Back in the dark ages, the ideal resume was one page long, listed either the last 3 jobs and/or the last five years of employment, and references were by request. In the age of enlightenment, the ideal resume is two pages long. The resume lists the name of the company, the type of company and accomplishments while employed at said company. Along with an objective, a qualification or skill summary is included on the resume. Lastly, interests, additional experience, and volunteer experiences complete a resume.

I have decided to update my resume again and I will take it back to be reviewed next month. If any of you out there are having a problem getting interviews, your resume might be the culprit. Look over your resume to see how up to date it really is. Finding someone who specializes in helping others with their resumes can help. Also, look at the latest resume books to see what type of resume is expected for your field. I hope this helps us land a decent job and make a living. Take care.