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Job Search Tips - Is Your Resume Current?

By Elton Lowe

If you suddenly find yourself looking for a job, you may be tempted to dust off the old resume, add you last job, and start sending it out to potential employers. That may be a mistake. Now, that may work if you held your last job only a few weeks or months, and I hope that’s not the case for you, but otherwise you should consider writing your resume from scratch.

Your old resume may be just fine, but considering the tough competition out there, you want better than “just fine.” You want a great resume!

Look at the format you used on your last resume. Does it still work? Many people use a chronological format, and that’s fine if you want to stay in the same field. But if you’re open to a new direction in your career you could use the combination format for your resume. It will allow you to list your skills and talents first, followed by a brief listing of your past jobs. It will keep the important information at the top of the resume where it will get more attention.

You may want to take off some of the older jobs. Unless their very relevant to the job you’re going for, a five year history should be plenty. After all, you are probably a much different person than you were five years ago, and if you’re working in a different career, those skills are probably a little rusty and not worth mentioning.

But keep those listings if your jobs all relate to one career, especially if you held your last job for a number of years.

Also, the overall look of your resume could stand some scrutiny. Did you go crazy with too many fonts? A simple font in 11 point with a larger size for the titles and headings will give your resume a nice, clean look that easy to read. A little bold formatting here and there can help draw the eye to important points on your resume, but make sure the font is not overly heavy to begin with.

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Five Teen Job Search Tips

By Jennifer Peek

Article posted by MRI Overseas Property

How is your teen job search going? There may be “Help Wanted” signs everywhere you look - or not. Even if you apply at every place that has a sign out, you may not be getting an interview or getting hired. Plus, you want a job that is best for you - and best for the employer. What do you need to consider to find that job? Check out these tips for a teen job search.

Figure out what type of job would be best for you. Do you want to be in an busy environment talking to customers continually? Or would you rather be in a job where you only interact with your co-workers? What about a blend of both? For instance, you might like being around people but not talking to them about which clothes to buy or taking their order. A good mix might be working as a bagger at a grocery store where you can interact with lots of customers but in a very limited way.

Determine how flexible your schedule really is. If you already have multiple commitments throughout the week or on weekends, this may make it difficult for some employers. On the other hand, some employers only need limited help and you could be the perfect match. One key thing is to make sure you do not overcommit at the beginning. If this is your first job, you need to get used to juggling a whole new responsibility along with your other ones. Once you get a handle on how it all works together, you can ask for more hours.

Make sure you have reliable transportation if you need it. It may go without saying but if you cannot drive, your job search will be more limited. It is not a good idea to apply for jobs that you will need to drive to and hope that you can make it work out. Get your parents to agree to drive you or figure out how to take public transportation to get there before you commit to a job.

Get creative in your search. Everyone, adults included, can get stuck on wanting to get their perfect job right from the start. You get it in your head that you must work at your favorite clothing store. And then you don’t get hired. So what. Start over and keep looking at other employers. This job is likely not permanent. Balance that with what you want to do and the scheduling to find a solid job that will give you experience (and earn some money too). You may find that this extra experience is what you
need to land that job you wanted originally.

Be consistent. It can be discouraging and disheartening to want to work and not be able to find anything. In addition to getting creative, you also need to be consistent. Follow up on any applications you’ve submitted either by phone or in person. If you go in person, try to do it when the manager is there and go dressed to interview. One young man I know wanted a particular sales job. He kept his clothes in his car, changed after working his other job and appeared at the manager’s office regularly saying that he was ready to go to work. It took awhile but he got the job - and went on to be one of the best in the office.

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