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Resume Tips
It's true! ... little details on your resume can go a long way.
Nationwide Staffing has compiled a few tips on generating a strong resume that will assist you in getting the job you want.
Details are important
Include all programs, platforms, and tools that you have ever used, and for how long you used them. Key words are important to the prospective employers, and to us, so don't cheat yourself by not carefully listing everything.
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Outside experience is important
Although work experience is important, outside experience is important as well. Include any relevant academic experience that you may have. Also, include any relevant experiences such as consulting and/or freelancing your professional services to outside companies, family or friends.
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Detailed and Relevant
You probably have a lot of information to include, but that does not mean you should put it all in your resume. Keep in mind the person reviewing your resume. It will be daunting enough for that person to wade through all the programs, languages, systems, engineering tools, and so on.
...so don't put down experience that is not relevant (like fast food, jury duty, etc.).
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Cater to each job opportunity
Many positions are "industry non-specific". For example, a programmer can work in practically any type of industry: medical, entertainment, food, real estate, financial, or others. Look at the company you are applying to, understand its own unique elements, then use relevant experiences or skills you may have.
Example: a programmer applies to a bank, and includes in his resume a summer job he had during school as a bank teller. Or maybe our programmer applies to a music instrument retailer, and includes in his resume that he plays guitar.
This will make you a stronger fit for the position. You may find yourself including information that you may have omitted from your resume when applying for other positions.
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Know Yourself
Be careful not to underestimate or overestimate yourself. You wouldn't want to land a job that you know is beyond your ability.
Conversely, you do not want to be passed over for a job if you failed to include a skill or strength that is required for the position. It can make a crucial difference against another candidate who did include that information on their resume.
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And remember, if you have any questions, talk to us, we may have other suggestions to help you.
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