Free
Sample Resumes and Free Cover Letters
Everyone loves to see free resume samples,
so we'll show you ours. When you look at a draft
of your resume for the first time, you should be able
to say "I'd hire me."
If you can't say that, maybe you should hire us.
Below are free sample resumes from our staff for you
to view. After looking them over I’m sure you will
agree that they are:
Here are some really important tips (you'll see them
in our free resume samples):
1. Appearances Count -- Don't try to save money
by printing onto a cheap copy paper instead of good
quality stock. Check for typos, grammatical errors and
coffee stains. Use the spellcheck feature on your word
processor. Ask a friend to review the resume.
2. Does Size Matter? -- If your career warrants
a two-page resume, then go ahead and create a document
that reflects the full range of your experience and
accomplishments.
3. Truth or Consequences -- Don't fudge over
dates or titles to hide the fact that you have been
unemployed, that you switched jobs too frequently or
that you held low-level positions.
4. State Your Case -- If you are seeking a job
in a field in which you have no prior experience, don't
use a chronological format. By using a functional or
skills-oriented format, you can present your relevant
experience and skills up front.
5. Put Your Best Foot Forward -- Don't simply
copy the job description jargon from your company's
HR manual. To show that you are more qualified than
the competition for the positions you are seeking, you
need to do more than simply list your job responsibilities.
Present specific accomplishments and achievements: percentages
increased, accounts expanded, awards won, etc.
6. No Excuses -- Don't include the reasons you
are no longer working at each job listed. The phrases
"Company sold," "Boss was an idiot" and "Left to make
more money" should be avoided.
7. What Have You Done Lately? -- While it is
certainly acceptable to have a two-pager, don't list
every single job you've ever held. Personnel managers
are most interested in your experience from the last
10 years, so focus on your most recent and most relevant
career experience.
8. No Extra Papers, Please -- When you send out
your resume, don't include copies of transcripts, letters
of recommendation or awards, unless you are specifically
asked to do so. If you are called in for an interview,
you may bring these extra materials along in your briefcase
for show-and-tell.
9. Don't Get Personal -- Don't include information
on your marital status, age, race, family or hobbies.
We’d love to have your business.
Peter Newfield
President
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