Making It Happen

            The last step in the long process of a job search is applying.  Now often you need a few things before you can apply.  Out of everything that is needed in order to apply the resume is probably the most important.  This post will give you tips on how to write a resume and what to include in this incredibly important document.

            Creating a resume can be something that many people put off doing but there are easy ways to create professional looking resumes in a short period of time.  Many websites have resume builders.  Few build professional resumes for free.  After testing a few different free resume builders there were a few that stood out from the rest.  The first was the resume builder off of www.careercruising.com.  You simply signed in clicked on resume builder on the bottom left side of the screen and filled out the information.  It then turns the information into a printer friendly resume.  The other site that I found was called www.gotresumebuilder.com this one I found even more effective.  You simply sign up with your e-mail and create a password.  From there you can fill out some information and it creates a resume.  You can then choose from a variety of options that allows you to personalize your resume.  After, it can be saved as a word file, PDF or other type of document.  From there you can open the file and print at ease.  Those are a couple of sites that can help you build an effective resume in just minutes.

            There are a couple things that are important to add to your resume in order for it to stand out from the rest.  If you are looking into a certain type of job then it is a great idea to add past employments or experiences that may relate that type of job.  Also, many of the resume building sites including the ones I’ve recommended allow space for you to write descriptions, job goals etc.  Here is a perfect opportunity to display your knowledge in their company or field of work.  For example if you wanted to apply for Tim Hortons your resume may include an area where you describe volunteer work.  You may choose describe when you helped out with your brother hockey team.  You would then go on to describe that you enjoy working with kids and would love the opportunity to help out at one of Tim Hortons annual kids camp days.  This shows that you are truly interested in the opportunity and that you feel you could make a difference to the company in an indirect way.  Another way to show your specific interest in a company is to create a cover letter.  A cover letter is simply a letter you put on top of your resume describing why you would be fit for the opportunity and often requests for an interview.

            Now you are all set to apply for your dream job.  You know how to decide on future employment, you know the workplace essential skills, you know where to look and now you know how to make it all happen.