Your resume is usually the very first impression you make on an employer. It needs to generate interest, and prompt the employer to contact you. Thus, the purpose of your resume is to Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out, expressing to the employer that what you have to offer is what they want!
It is important to consider your background, your professional experience and activities, style, format, and goals. With that in mind, please review the descriptions of the resumes below and choose one.
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College/Recent Graduate Resume
The College/Recent Graduate Resume is for traditional college-age students and recent graduates. Those that need this type of resume are seeking a job or internship while attending school, or are currently seeking their first job to gain real-world work experience. This population has very unique needs in developing their professional documents and presence. First of all, the client’s limited professional background often poses a challenge, since most employers prefer some past work history. Furthermore, since most students are in similar situations, many college resumes can often look the same.
Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out is extremely essential for these young professionals just beginning their careers. The root of their success will stem from transferable skills they have honed from academic, leadership, volunteer, social activities, awards, and affiliations. This resume must effectively market the client’s strengths and potential to be a successful employee. The one-page rule will often apply in these cases.
Because non-traditional age students (or those who went back to school later in their adulthood and are now graduating) have a previous work history, we recommend that they choose the entry-level or professional resumes.
The Entry-Level Resume is for the client in the early stages of their career (1-2 years in the field).
The strategy for this resume is to emphasize the quality of your work experience, clearly demonstrating that your knowledge, skills, strengths, achievements, and motivation warrant the next step up the career ladder. Employers are looking for candidates who are ready to take on more challenging roles and responsibilities. If you cannot present this, an employer would most likely place you in the “no” pile without hesitation. Thus, your resume and cover letter should Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out from the rest of the applicants.
We also call the Entry-Level Resume the “Re-Entry Level Resume” because we often recommend this type of professional document for those clients who have halted their professional career for a personal career— parenthood. If you are a full-time mother or father ready to re-enter the work force, we suggest that you contact us about developing this resume for your special situation.
More than 50% of our clients fit in this category—professionals with more than two (2) years of experience in their respective fields.
The professional resume must not only demonstrate the depth and breadth of expertise, but also achievements and growth throughout your career. There must be a balance between the “hard” skills that the job and challenges require, as well as the “soft” qualities that can assist the client in making a smooth transition into the company’s culture and team. Furthermore, it is also important to distinguish additional qualities and traits that will provide dimension to your profile…this is added value for the employer, and can help your resume Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out from the rest of the competition.
The Technical Resume is used for clients with two (2) or more years in the field, and is seeking a position within the Information Technology (IT) or Engineering fields, or some science jobs. Because of their detailed nature, technical resumes require special attention and techniques such as meticulous organization, presentation, and emphasis on results. Specific skills and experiences must be listed to ensure that hiring professionals are aware of the extent of your background and your potential for advancement within the position. Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out from the rest of your competition.
The Science Resume-CV Hybrid is the professional document of choice for clients with two (2) or more years of experience in their respective field that are seeking a research and/or development position in industry science such as Biotech or Pharmaceuticals. Industry science companies have hiring practices that combine characteristics of both industry and academia, thus often confusing candidates in determining if a CV or resume is appropriate for submission. myResumetree.com’s team specializes in the resume-CV hybrid that utilizes the format of a CV, but streamlines, tailors, and highlights important content for a particular position and industry so that you will Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out .
The Manager/Director Resume is recommended for seasoned project leaders, corporate officers, mid-to senior-level managers, and directors. Due to the nature of these positions, the strategy of this resume is to highlight and prioritize keywords, responsibilities, and achievements that represent the client’s abilities to lead a team, manage projects, optimize departmental goals, and undertake advanced challenges of the position. This resume must Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out to convince the company’s executives and team members that you are the right person for the job.
Recommended for vice-presidents, presidents, C-level executives, and business owners, the Executive Resume must be written with a high level of sophistication and in greater detail concentrating on the qualities of vision, leadership, strength, management, and results. Not only must the client demonstrate a successful career history, but also explain how he or she fits into the company’s mission. It is imperative that the resume and cover letter make a strong impression of why the client is the perfect candidate to lead the company in continued success or out of past turmoil. Many people, including stakeholders and employees, are relying heavily on the next leader.
The Curriculum Vitae (also known as the CV) is the format of choice to apply for graduate school, a postdoctoral fellowship, and academic positions (faculty and directorships in higher education). Unlike the resume, which emphasizes brevity and conciseness, the CV stresses elaboration of important credentials such as publications, research and teaching experience, dissertations, advisors, presentations, honors and awards, extra- and intra-mural activities, grant writing experience, and references. Because a CV can range from four (4) to 15+ pages, it is important to prioritize the information, which is determined by the type of position and the institution for which you are applying to.
A career change is both exciting and frightening. When writing a resume for career changers, often the most effective techniques are the use of transferable skills and the competency-based resume format. Your Professional Development Consultant (PDC) will assist you in determining your transferable skills and experiences, and then write a professional resume that will demonstrate to the employer that you possess the skills and potential to do the job.
myResumetree.com’s team understands how intimidating it is to write a resume and cover letter for a job in a different country. If you are planning to work abroad, our team could assist you in developing your professional documents specific to that country’s standards.
* English speaking/writing countries only.
International Customers (Work in the United States)
If you are an international customer (currently or planning to be in the US) and authorized to legally work in the country, myResumetree.com can assist you in developing your professional documents, and help you navigate the US job market. We will provide you with valuable resources and tools that will foster a smooth transition into the US workforce.
The purpose of the cover is to explain to the employer why you are applying for a specific position. The cover letter should encourage the receiver to read your resume in greater depth by spotlighting the previous experience, abilities, and accomplishments that will translate into success in your next job. The challenging part of writing a cover letter is deciding on what information is relevant to the job and what will make you Stand Tall, Stand Strong, Stand Out from the rest of your competition.
It must get directly to the point as well as be poignant, addressing the following: Why this company? Why this position? What can you contribute to the company and how can you optimize the goals of the team? In addition to the required experience, what other relevant skills can you contribute to the company that will add value?
Your cover letter will vary for each position and company; however, myResumetree.com can assist you in creating a working template you can easily modify.
Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
myResumetree.com offers dynamic workshops in resume and cover letter writing for a variety of groups. Our team has been invited to train university students, career counselors, instructors, internship & placement coordinators, recruiters, executives, and many more. In addition, we have collaborated with various companies and non-profit organizations to assist their staff in meeting their professional development goals. Call Yvonne Banzali at (866) 708-7508 for details, prices, and/or to book a workshop for your group today.
