The recent closure of America’s Job Bank has prompted some confusion and question about job banks and job search services in general. Job banks are tools used by job seekers to find employment listings online. The convenience of the online search allows job seekers to spend less time rummaging through want ads and more time updating resumes or tailoring their cover letters to specific employers. Job banks have become very popular in recent years as technology becomes an increasingly valuable tool to employers and employees alike. In fact, almost three in four employees are now hired via an online job bank and this number is only expected to increase. Employers have dedicated more resources in recent years to online recruiting and posting open positions in job banks, which can be accessed via newspapers like ChicagoTribune or through Internet sites like Employmentspot.com.
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Though technology now permits resumes to be submitted quickly and easily online, the need for high quality resume paper is hardly lessened. People today need resume paper more than ever as they compete for jobs both online and via traditional sources. When you go to an office supplies store you may be surprised to find a wide variety of resume papers to choose from.
Many job seekers have a variety of questions regarding which resume paper to choose. More traditional job seekers continue to prefer the classic white resume paper with the watermark of the resume paper maker. Another classic option is a cream or ivory resume paper, which can help to distinguish your resume when it is in a pile with others.
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As most job seekers know, there are two basic types of resumes: chronological and functional. Students, with few exceptions, should always use functional resume. It is much easier to highlight one’s skills and related experience on a functional résumé. Chronological résumés are better for older workers who can list their employment histories and experiences in order, starting with the most recent.
Students, who usually do not have lots of work experience, do not have long employment histories to list. Even if students do have work experience and a long employment history, a chronological resume filled with odd jobs like babysitting and lifeguarding will not be as impressive to potential employers. Students should focus on using what experience they do have from all areas of their lives to create focused and tailored functional resume.
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How your resume looks is just as important as what it says.
Most job seekers know that there are two basic types of resume – functional and chronological. After you have selected which type of resume will work best for your unique employment history and skill set, you should write out what you want the resume to say. Proofread your resume data carefully and have a friend or colleague look it over as well.
Finally, when putting your resume together, make it aesthetically pleasing. Many people focus exclusively on the content of their resumes, which is a mistake. The resume design will be the first thing a potential employer sees. For example, if a hiring manager is quickly searching through a pile of resumes and applicants, he or she is going to pick out a few that stand out. If your resume design is unappealing, it is less likely to be chosen, no matter what it says.
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So you want to work for the government? Careers in the public sector often offer great benefits and learning opportunities. The following resources can point you in the right direction:
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