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Highlighting Skills to Complement Your Employment HistoryBY: Guest User | Category: Careers | Submitted: 2010-04-13 09:13:33
It is no secret that days like recent days are tough for job searchers. And if you think people with extended and remarkable employment history are having an easier time, you may want to think again. They are also spending months trying to get an interview and even when they do get a job, most often they have settle for less pay. So what chances do you have when you haven't even been competing that long in the workforce? Things look a bit bleak, don't they? Not necessarily. Those of you with 'thin' resume, don't lose hope, we have ways to maximize what employment history you have. It is entirely possible to make your resume stands out, getting potential employers to give you a chance of an interview. Your number one priority in successfully competing for jobs is having a resume. Standard application form does not do you justice in terms of promoting your skills and strengths. And what if you don't have the clearest handwriting in the world? The hiring manager might have difficulties reading your application form; if he doesn't throw it into the trash can altogether. A resume with a careful layout gives the air of professionalism, not to mention effective communication regarding your skills and relevant trainings, as well as a application letter outlining your interests in the company and how your skills related to them. Now you only have part-time jobs and high school diploma to your name, or perhaps some jobless period in your employment history. That's not the best thing but not a reason to lose hope either. Lack of experience in your employment history can be outweighed by maximizing the value of your assets, as long as you know how to do it. Good references can never be underrated as far as employment history is concerned. Keep in mind though that those people you refer to here need to be perfectly willing to be the persons numerous potential employers call for information about you. Try giving your referrers turns by using some of them in several first applications and others in the second batch of applications. This way ensures that they don't get overwhelmed by calls wanting to verify your employment history. The next step is improving your resume and start searching for jobs. You may have done some good jobs that range from wide but it was the job as clerk at the local mini-mart that gave you the 'official' credit in your employment history. If this is where you can hope to get a reference, you need to search for jobs that suit your skills as a clerk. In this case, your biggest asset is probably your skills in dealing with people. The jobs you may want to consider are a bank teller, department store or shop salesperson, and hotel clerk or office receptionist. Consider also fast food places or openings at gas stations. These jobs consider people skills important so you need to highlight yours in your employment history. This is where your cover letter plays an important role in boosting your employment history. Introduce yourself and give them reasons to hire you as your write the cover letter. Good grades and additional education in terms of college courses are definitely things you have to mention. For a job as an office receptionist, this is something you might want to try, "I thrive in a busy environment where I interact with people. Multitasking is something I do well and I am detailed oriented as well as good at organizing. I am comfortable working with computers and (xyz) are my specialties. For references, please refer to my resume in the attachment. "Thank you for reading and considering my application." Even though your employment history may not be as impressive as you would have liked, with such well written cover letter as well as a professionally done resume, you are likely to be prominent among the many other applicants who do not even have a cover letter and/or a resume. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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