Resume Tips
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| A resume that is directed to a recruiter will likely get
better results if it is shorter and more specific than a
more detailed resume, which is designed to appeal to an
individual employer. A recruiter will scan a resume to
determine if there’s a match with a position that he has
available. Your resume should not exceed two pages. |
| The basic layout to follow is: |
| Heading: |
Name, address, phone, (fax and email where
available) |
| Objective: |
Essentially, what you want to do. If you are
interested in a rather unusual or unique position,
say it. If not, be general, but clear. If you have a
geographic preference, state that here. |
| Job History: |
Only include up to the last 6 positions you held,
beginning with the most recent. Provide company
names, positions held, short description of job
performed and key business accomplishments. Include
the dates employed (use months and years only, never
days) and try not to leave any open time periods. |
| Skills/training: |
Use only where appropriate to the desired position
or cite skills/experience/training a future employer
would value. |
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Do not include references, personal interests or education
(except for the last level of school attended) but state
that references are available upon request. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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| I have experience in one industry
(or position) but would like to change careers. Can I use
Fax4jobs? |
| Yes. First, if you desire a similar position in a
different industry, highlight your positions/job
functions/responsibilities on your resume and downplay the
companies or industry that you’ve been with If you want a
different position than you’ve had in the past, stress
your desire to pursue a different field and state how your
past experience would be appropriate. |
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| I’m just out of school and have
little actual job experience. Can Fax4jobs help? |
| Yes. There are recruiters that specialize in entry-level
positions whose job functions are general in nature. State
your willingness for an entry position in the objective
section of your resume. |
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| I’m really looking for a permanent
position. Should I consider accepting a temporary job? |
| Maybe. Many temporary positions can evolve into full time
jobs and accepting one may be a good strategy. You should
have the recruiter check with the company’s policy on the
ability to move from a temporary position to a permanent one
within their organization before accepting the temporary
position. |
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| Should I state my earnings from my
previous jobs on my resume? |
| Never. Not only should you not state your earnings on your
resume, you should not mention your earnings to the
recruiter or your potential employer unless it is absolutely
required. By stating a figure, both the recruiter and
potential employer will form an impression of you that might
imply that you are either over or under qualified for a
position. |
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| Should I state a minimum salary
requirement on my resume objective? |
| No. |
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| What is Fax4Jobs? |
| Fax4Jobs is a service that gets your resume in front of a
selected group of recruiters targeted to your specific
geographic location and job-type preferences. |
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| What do I get for my $199.00? |
| Fax4Jobs will deliver your resume to at least 250
recruiters that are targeted to your specific job and
geographic preferences. |
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| Can’t I get these recruiters names
for free? |
| Fax4Jobs maintains a database of more than 37,000 active
recruiters and has developed this list from numerous
sources. To reach the same recruiters as Fax4Jobs, you would
have to invest the time and cost to acquire the data and
capture the up-to-date fax numbers as well as the unique
job/industry specialties which many of them have. Once you
have the data, you still have the time and cost of faxing
out your resume to each recruiter. |
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| How many recruiters will see my
resume? |
| Fax4Jobs will send your resume to a minimum of 250
recruiting firms. Since most of these firms have several
individual recruiters, your resume may well go to over 1,000
individual recruiters. |
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| Are there any other firms that will
do this for free? |
| There are none that we are aware of. Some consulting firms
will assist you in developing your resume and help you make
contact with potential employers but will have a substantial
charge for this “assistance” and you will do most of the
work. |
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| How long does it take to get my
resume in front of the recruiters from the time I send it to
you? |
| We typically fax out most resumes within 48 hours. |
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| Does the recruiter call me directly
or go through Fax4Jobs? |
| When the recruiter receives your resume, they have no idea
it was sent by Fax4Jobs and will contact you directly. |
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| If I specify that I want my resume
only sent to recruiters who specialize in my field/industry,
can I be guaranteed that only those recruiters will receive
my resume? |
| Fax4Jobs will always attempt to direct your resume to the
target recruiters based on your job preferences profile. If
you are seeking an unusual position or desire to work in an
area where only a few recruiters are available, Fax4Jobs
will contact you directly to discuss your requirement before
we proceed. |
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| Would I be better off using email
to get my resume to recruiters? |
| Not likely. Typically, an email would be associated with a
single recruiter at a recruiting firm and emailing your
resume would get it to an individual. A recruiting firm’s
fax however is more general and a resume would likely be
directed to more than one recruiter. |
