One of the first steps in beginning your search for a job is to create a resume. A well written resume can increase your chances of getting a personal interview substantially. Before I give some tips on resume writing, I would like to stress the importance of having a resume. As little as ten years ago, many individuals were able to get a job after completing a brief application. This has changed.
Many organizations require a resume, even for entry level positions.
I've held countless conversations with applicants who insist that they don't need a resume. Even after I explain that things have changed, they refuse to take the time to write a resume. Somewhere along the line it's likely that these people find jobs - but not the best ones. Because we don't do this often, we aren't well practiced in this act of selling ourselves on paper. In addition, the workplace continues to evolve at an alarming pace, changing what is considered marketable skills along with it.