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Create job winning resumes with WinWay Resume
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available at the QUEST Centre
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With
WinWay Resume Software, it is easy to target specific employers. You
can switch between chronological and functional resume formats, change headings and
fit the resume onto one page. A variety of themes are available to select formatting,
indents, bullets and fonts to enhance your resume in different styles and layouts. It is recommended to
avoid special features such as italics, graphics or photos.
You can
cut and paste text to and from other Windows applications.
You may
want to organize your resume to include: Name, Address, Phone
Number, Email, Objective, Highlight Of Qualifications, Accomplishments,
Employment, Experience or Professional Relevant Skills, Education or Training, Volunteer
Work, Interests, References.
In your
resume give examples of any transferable skills that you can take
from one job to a totally different and unrelated job. Transferable skills may
include:
●Good
organizational skills (can schedule and manage assignments)
●Willingness
to participate as part of a team
●Concern
about providing good customer service
●Ability
to learn new systems and procedures quickly
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Ability
to maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
●Flexible
and able to adapt to changing priorities in the workplace
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Strong
oral and written communications
If you
are struggling to find the ‘right word’ you may want to include
dynamic action words such as: accomplished, achieved, analyzed, capable, communicated,
competent, consistent, controlled, coordinated, created, designed, developed, directed,
effective, efficient, established, expanded, implemented, improved, initiated, investigated, led,
maintained, managed,
organized, participated, positive, produced, proficient,
profitable, qualified, repaired, resourceful, specialized, successful, supervised, versatile.
The
AutoWriter of WinWay can help with its extensive list of sample job
titles. Phrases are given that describes skills demonstrated, tasks performed and
leadership illustrated.
Remember
that one resume does not fit all employment positions. Tailor each
resume and cover letter to the specific job to which you are applying. |
