Resume Preparation And Job Search Skills

RESUME PREPARATION AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS Course Name: Job Search Skills- independent study Course Code: ENG1751

History of Resumes • In 1960’s resumes were used by – Executives Senior Managers Engineers And Other Professionals • Resume preparation firms virtually non-existent. • Lengthy Resumes.

In 1970’s • Mid-level managers began using it. • Became common and made use of by all • Resume preparation firms began to crop up. • Resume Length – 1 to 3 pages • Lost reputation due to –  Exaggerated or misleading informations  Poorly worded  Spelling and typing mistakes common.

1980’s to 1990’s • A strong comeback • Resume length – one page length – mandatory • Resumes became mandatory • “Cattle-Call” Interviews disappeared • In 1990’s resume length – 2 to 3 pages – accomplishment-based format

Up to now • Advent of Internet job posting • Emergence of Digitally scanned resumes and e-mailing of resumes

Why Resume?

Purpose Business

Promotional

Employment

Other opportunities

How to build a Marketable Background? • During Education – Be

RESOURCEFUL and DEDICATED

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Volunteer work Internships: paid or volunteer Research work Additional training courses Joining Clubs like Rotract or Lions club