Writing a resume can be a daunting and tedious task. After all, who remembers their employment history complete with names, addresses, and phone numbers off the top of their heads? It’s a task that takes a good amount of planning and concentration. A spectacular resume can rocket you ahead of competition, while a mediocre resume keeps you lost in the stack of papers on some one’s desk. Never fear, however, because there are thousands of websites and useful tools out there to help propel your resume straight to the top of the pile.
When you’ve finally used up all your procrastination tools and are left with nothing to do but write your resume, pat yourself on the back. Step one of this process is actually sitting down to write the resume, and it is the most painful part. When you’re writing, keep in mind that the number one purpose of a resume is to win an interview. It’s a personal advertisement that essentially gets your foot in the door.
A great resume leads to an interview invitation
In the article How to Write a Masterpiece of a Resume, Rockport Institute explains that employers don’t sit and labor over your resume, but rather scan through it very quickly in a matter of 10 to 20 seconds. Here’s a list of some websites that can help you format, write, and complete the dreaded resume:
1. Rockport Institute- a great resource for choosing a career path as well as for writing a stellar resume.
2. Free Resume Tips- a helpful list of key things to think about when writing your resume.
3. Resume Templates- great source of templates for your resume if you’re stuck on how it should be formatted.
If you’ve checked online and still feel like you’re having trouble with your resume, make sure to contact your career center at your school. University career services can be extremely beneficial when it comes to one-on-one help to get your resume into tip-top shape.
Have any questions or suggestions on helpful resume websites you’ve found? Take a couple seconds and comment below!
Will paying to write your resume help?………………………….. …….Will paying to write your resume help?…….The most common dilemma faced when it comes to your resume is whether or not to ask a professional to draft it.
Thank you for your comment. I’m certain that there is merit in paying a professional to help write your resume. However, before going and spending money on that kind of service, it might be best to seek out the vast array of free options first. If you are a student, your university will certainly have professionals in the Career Center dedicated to helping with resumes. If you are not a student, you might want to ask friends and family if they know anyone that works in the human resources department of a company. These individuals might have valuable information regarding specific things to include or omit within your resume. Best of luck!
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