Free Job Hunting Advice by Rolfe Pearce MBA

1.   Get a decent CV, we have read literally thousands and thousands and there are many CV's which defy belief and we will posting some of the amazingly bad ones for you to look at.

2.   Make sure you have 3 versions of your CV, I know that sounds like a lot but let me explain,

• You need a standard Cv 2-3 pages with an overview of your skills and experience
• You will need a Full CV with absolutly everything on it you can think of, this is for the use of any recruiter or recruitment agency who will be looking for work for you it should have the information in it that you could not squeeze into the first CV, but may help the recruiter answer questions any potential employer may have.
• You will need an Internet friendly CV to put onto the Job Boards

3.   Next you need to lay out your CV so it makes sense ther is not right or wrong way to put a CV together but it is important to focus on the position you are applying for and not a moan sheet about how things have gone wrong in the past.

a)  Personal details - all of them please as many different ways of contacting you as possible if you are hard to get hold of then you just go into the "NO" pile

b) Personal Statement - Don't rabbit on keep it brief and make sure that you answer the Job description of the position you are applying for, "we are looking for a Dynamic sales peron" should read on your CV "I am a dedicated and dynamic sales person" I know its more complicated than that but I hope you understand that the first impression of the CV should get you onto  the "YES" pile of the recruiter or employer.

REMEMBER THE CV HAS ONE ROLE AND THAT IS TO GET YOU AN INTERVIEW ANYTHING ELSE IS JUST WINDOW DRESSING

c) List you experience WITH DATES starting from most recent and working back, dates can be to the nearest month and don't worry too much about employment gaps

d) Then should come Education and Training remember here to add in any 1-2 day courses you have attended this adds to your credibility

e) Hobbies and Interests can be a pitfall, so think before you type, it may be fascinating that you are into snowboarding but your potential employer may feel that you might have long periods off due to injury. You may love collecting beermats, but save this item of information about yourself until you have the job and you are chatting in the canteen.

f) Remember NO NEGATIVES ONLY POSITIVES, if you did not get on with your boss keep it to yourself stop going on about it just stick to the positives and you will be fine.

Follow the tips online and on the job boards and keep positive and upbeat and your CV will serve you well.

Finally post your CV on as many jobsites as you can follow this link to see the ones I recommend link

When competing against hundreds of other applicants for limited seats in degree programs, it’s essential that your resume quickly conveys what you can bring to the program in terms of academic abilities, special talents, or real-world experiences. Below are general guidelines as to what admissions directors seek in application resumes. Be advised that it’s always wise to first check with the targeted school for specific guidelines that will help in creating your new resume so that it gets noticed.

Should you use a Resume or a CV (Curriculum Vitae) for Admission to Schools?

Generally speaking, if you’re applying to college or a university for an undergraduate degree program, or to a law/business/medical school, a resume should be employed.

If you are applying for a medical fellowship and have numerous publications, presentations, and abstract submissions, the preferred format is the CV. CVs, unlike resumes, may be longer than two pages in length, and often exceed ten pages when the candidate has numerous publications.

Guidelines for resumes used in application to Colleges or Universities for Undergraduate Degrees:

1. Opening Summary: This should provide an admissions director with a “snapshot” of you as a candidate, and your most relevant accomplishment. The achievement may be academic in nature (a perfect SAT score, selection as Class Valedictorian), may involve a specific talent (awards for art work or in drama competitions), or be focused towards athletics (member of football team that won division championship). The idea is to show your skill and potential.

2. Education: In addition to listing your high school, include any relevant club memberships (National Honor Society, Gold Key Club, Art Club for an aspiring artist – Language Clubs for an aspiring Linguist/Interpreter), honors (dean’s list, etc.), and anything else that made your work in high school special.

3. Volunteer Work: List first that volunteer work that coincides with your future goals. For example, if your intent is to study sociology or psychology in college, then detail volunteer work done at homeless/battered women shelters.

4. Hobbies: List first those hobbies that coincide with your future goals. (i.e. working with fabrics and sewing if you’re interested in becoming a Fashion or Interior Designer).

5. Length: No more than one page

Guidelines for resumes used in application to Graduate Schools:

Many schools will have their own requirements. It’s best to follow those directives in constructing your resume.

However, some general components are:

1. Education: List only the Bachelor’s Degree, not any Associates Degrees leading up to it. Include coursework that is relevant to the graduate program (i.e. Banking coursework for Finance programs), and any academic honors such as scholarships, dean’s lists, honor societies.

2. Professional Experience: Your employment and relevant daily duties presented in a reverse chronological order – that is, your most recent employment first, followed by the next most recent, and so on. If the school requires it, include full dates of employment – that is, both months and years. If no such requirement exists, then only provide years of employment (i.e. 2001-2004).

3. Volunteer Work & Hobbies/Interests

Variables:

1. A Qualifications Summary: These are optional. Some schools may even require that they not be included. It’s best to check with the school to which you are applying to determine if inclusion of an opening summary is appropriate.

2. Career Accomplishments: Professional achievements can be showcased in their own section, or as a part of the employment listing. It’s best to check with the graduate school to see which is preferred.

3. Length: It’s best to check with the targeted school to see if any length restrictions exist.

Guidelines for resumes used in application to Law Schools:

The specific requirements for most law schools are:

1. List all academic and non-academic honors and awards received, including fellowships, prizes and memberships in honor societies; list and/or describe the basis for your selection.

2. List your extracurricular activities since entering undergraduate school, the hours per week devoted to such activities, and the dates of the activities.

3. List your positions of employment since high school (either full or part time), the number of hours per week devoted to each position, and the dates of employment.

Variables:

1. Length: Generally speaking, most law school resumes are no more than one page in length. However, some law schools have their own length restrictions and/or requirements. It’s best to check with the school to which you are applying to determine what is most appropriate.

2. Opening Summary (also known as Qualifications Summary): These are optional. Some schools may even require that they not be included. It’s best to check with the school to which you are applying to determine if inclusion of an opening summary is appropriate.

Guidelines for resumes used in application to Business Schools:

Unlike other graduate school programs, Business Schools are seeking candidates that have real world experience. Therefore, in applying to this type of graduate program, the resume should resemble, as closely as possible, one being sent to a hiring manager.

The components of a Business School resume include:

1. A Qualifications Summary: This brief paragraph should provide relevant and recent data that enhances your candidacy. This would include an overview of your professional experience (i.e. “Internet Entrepreneur with a successful background in founding and operating two websites specializing in. . .”), a recent/relevant accomplishment (i.e. “Increased sales at Bank One by 40% within six months of hire by implementing a unique bank card program targeted towards college students.”), and your goal in applying to Business School (i.e. “Currently seeking admission into the MBA program to enhance business skills for a future as a venture capitalist.”)

2. Career Accomplishments: When competing against countless other candidates with similar backgrounds, the only thing that sets you apart is what you achieved during your professional career. These accomplishments should be showcased in a separate section, directly beneath the Qualifications Summary. They should be quantified with dollar figures, percentages, and time frames, if possible (i.e. “Reduced costs 35%, representing $4000 monthly, by outsourcing all publishing work.”)

3. Professional Experience: Your employment and relevant daily duties, presented in a reverse-chronological order – that is, your most recent employment first, followed by the next most recent, and so on. Accomplishments that have been previously provided should not be repeated here.

4. Education: List only the Bachelor’s degree, not any Associates Degrees leading up to it. Include any academic honors such as scholarships, dean’s lists, honor societies.

5. Length: Business school resumes generally can be two pages in length as long as only relevant data, as it pertains to the application, is included.

Follow these guidelines for resume admission success. They have proven effective for thousands of prospective students and can work for you as well.

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