Resume Help 101

Location: On the Internet.

Prerequisites: The motivation to learn and the willingness to persevere.

Required Text: None.

Objectives: Welcome to ResumeHelp101.com! Consider this site to be an invaluable resource for you as you hunt for the job of your dreams….whether you’re just out of school, switching jobs or careers, or just looking for a way to step out of the crowd and into the interview, ResumeHelp101 can give you the assistance you need.

Here at ResumeHelp101, we’ll help educate and instruct you in a variety of important areas, all critical to a successful job hunt. Some of the topics include:

• Resume type: By understanding the different types of resumes, you can select the one that best showcases your skills, experience, talents and rewards. Remember that regardless of what type you use, there are still several critical pieces of information that must be included in your resume.
• Resume format: Find out what the best format is for you, and how customizing the format to target different positions and even companies can help get your foot in the door.
• Information: Find out what you should – and shouldn’t – include in your resume. By highlighting your accomplishments and experience that relate to the position you’re applying for, you can increase your chances of landing that interview. So find out how much info is too much – and how to avoid some common resume mistakes.
• Creativity: Discover just how important your resume's appearance is, and why it’s often the first impression employers get to see of you. Show them what you bring to the company in a manner that is simple and effective; stand out above the crowd without going overboard.
• Customizing: How valuable is it to target your resume to the company and the position you’re applying for? Very. Your callback chances increase if you can show your potential employer just how much you can bring to their company.
• Career change: Not starting out at the bottom? That’s okay. More and more people these days are not just changing employers, they’re changing careers. We’ll give you advice how to do it effectively and offer you the resources you need.
• Cover letters: Gone are the days of mass-mailing resumes and short cover letters in hopes of landing a job somewhere. Find out the how’s and why’s of a great cover letter that’s sure to get you attention!
• Interviews: So you’ve landed that critical first interview? Congratulations! Now find out what you can do face-to-face to land that dream job – or blow your chances.

So let’s get started on creating the best first impression you can make!