Job Specific Resume

Job Specific Resumes

Your resume is like a 30 second commercial—you need to convince a hiring manager to “buy” you and your future potential, and 30 seconds is about how long it takes to say “yes” or “no” to your resume—and to you. To get help creating your 30-second chance at being hired, click on the links below to see suggestions about writing resumes for specific industries. If the job you’re looking for is not in the list below, select something close and use a similar format. You can also consult the many sample resumes and found throughout this site.

All job-specific resumes should follow the general guidelines for resume writing provided in this site. Select Resume Articles for “Six Steps to a Blockbuster Resume.” In this article you’ll read about a proven process for creating any resume. You will see a variety of resume articles listed on that page. And on the pages below, read abut why creating job-specific resumes is so important to landing that interview you want.

And don’t forget about cover letters for your resume. There are lots of cover letter tips and cover letter samples available to help you make sure your letter and resume will get noticed.