Creating a Summer Job Resume - Jobscan Blog

Creating a Summer Job Resume - Jobscan BlogPosted on May 27, 2015February 22, 2019 by Trista Winnie Summer is right around the corner (Southern Hemisphere readers Come back and read this deutsche post dhl in 6 months), meaning many people are looking forsummer jobs. If youre among them, use theseformat tips to create an effective summer job resume.Choosing your resume formatChronological resumes are the overwhelming favorite of employers because they make the linear progression of your career easy to see. But what if youre just starting out, or your career progression hasnt been exactly linear?There are numerous valid causes for a work history that might look a little spotty when organized into a chronological resume format. Transitioning from the military (spouses and significant others includedtheir careers are also impacted by military service), changing careers, re-entering the workforce after time away, having gone through bouts of unemployment, or having just graduated are a fe w of thepossibilities.If youve built a solid skill set over the years, but have an irregular work history, a functional resume format could be right for you.Functional resumesThough less traditional than the chronological format, the functional resume format suits some job seekers better. Itputs the spotlight on skills and accomplishments, rather than job titles and employment dates. In this format, similar accomplishments are categorized together. For example, all customer service activitiesno matter how many different roles those experiences came fromwould be placed under a header such as Customer Service Experience.To figure out which skills and experiences you should focus on, run your resume and the job posting youre interested in through Jobscans resume analysis tool. Youll get a score showing you how well your resume matches up, plus feedback including improvements you can make.Following the list of your most relevant and notable skills and accomplishments are a brief educati on section and a work history limited to job titles, companies, and dates of employment.Resume lengthWhile two-page resumes are acceptable in certain instances, for a summer job, definitely keep it to one page. Instead of tweaking margins and spacing, just edit your resume. Most people have a few extraneous things on their resumesReferences A line on your resume stating something along the lines of References available upon request doesnt do you any good. All candidates are assumed to have references, and employers will ask for them when they want them.Removing this outdated line will make your resume more currentand save you some space.ObjectiveA resume objective tells the employer what you want. But the real point of a resume is to show the employer how capable you areand how they could benefit from your skillsand experience. Skip the objective, and save talk of your career aspirations for once youve got your foot in the door.MiscellaneousHobbies, salary expectations, possession o fa bartending license (when applying for an office job)these are all examples of things Ive seen people misguidedly include on their resumes. Dont let your resume create a negative first impression.Reading your resume out loud is one effective trick for finding things that stand outin a schwimmbad way. Careful editing will keep it focused and concise.Whichever resume format you choosefunctional or chronologicalkeeping it specific, relevant, and tailored for each job will help you land the summer role youre after.Facebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important