< Resume&How to Write a CoverLetter >
An "ad" is a concise summary of what you want to say. A high-impact advertisement can have a significant publicity impact.
RESUME is no different. How can you convey to others what your selling point is in a concise manner?
"RESUME is the person's advertisement".
A well organized RESUME can have a big impact on getting a job.
Q1 : Why is it said that "RESUME should be on one page" ?
AlphaNet : Who sees RESUME ( = Companies ) look at the RESUME of at least 5 people at a time. Therefore, if the RESUME is many pages long, they will lose interest in looking at it. Whether you have a lot or a little education or work experience, keep the main points in mind, consider the overall layout of the RESUME, and be sure to keep it all on one page.
Q2 : The Basics of RESUME ?
AlphaNet : Always start with OBJECTIVE. This should be followed by your work history or education ( whichever comes first, depending on which is the person's "selling point" ). Both education and employment history should be listed starting with the most recent. For education, basically write the name of the university ( and the name of the last school attended ). If you have dropped out of school, it is better not to write it. You have no way to prove it and companies, especially American companies, will not trust you.
Q3 : Should I include the name of the high school in RESUME ?
Alphanet : Basically, you should not. However, if you graduated from a well-known private integrated school or from an American school or an American high school, add that as well. This will show that you have English language skills. It is acceptable to omit "facts" such as the year of graduation, but do not add "nothing. Even if you have been with the company for a long time, the company can terminate your employment if they find out that you have misrepresented yourself.
Q4: I am a new graduate and have no work history. ?
ALPHANET : You should first write about the specialized classes you have taken. That will be your "selling point". You can also write about any part-time jobs ( waiters / waitresses / babysitters / one-day jobs ) or internships you have had. Any part-time job is better than no work at all. This is helpful for companies to consider a person's adaptability in society, mannerisms in the workplace, etc. It is also one way to include more SKILL.
Q5 : How many RESUME should be prepared for multiple purposes ?
Alphanet : Yes. Openings ・ Vary depending on the nature of the position. If you have extensive work experience, change the emphasis; if you are a recent graduate, change the emphasis of your professional classes.
Q6 : Is the COVER LETTER absolutely necessary ?
Alphanet : Required if applying individually ( Not MUST ) but not required especially if you are going through a staffing agency. COVER LETTER describes why you are a good fit for the position.
If you have no work experience, especially if you are a recent graduate, try to take any temporary job that the staffing agency refers you to, even if it is temporary. Even if it is just a temporary job for a short period of time, you can add it to your "work history" in RESUME. Doing nothing ( but not working = or not gaining any social experience ) before finding a full-time job is not desirable. ( RESUME that there will be a "pause" between graduation ~ and employment, which will not be well received by employers. ) You need to be able to allocate your time in such a way that you can find a full time job while doing a temporary job. Companies look at a person's dexterity and guts.