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Your resume is your best marketing
tool in your search for a desired job. If a job is worth
applying for, it is worth applying as
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A good
resume should focus on your future goals and career
aspirations as much as your past career
history. |
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Read
the job profile or advertisement and then show why you
are the closest match for the job - don't just shoot off
a ready-made resume. |
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Use
point form, bullet points and bold headings and
sub-headings for quick read. |
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If you
don't meet the requirements, wait for a suitable job
opening. Aimless applications can frustrate the job
seeker as much as recruiters. |
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Tabulate
key sections of your resume, for e.g., example working
history, qualifications and courses
attended. |
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Prepare
a personalised cover letter for each application, again
don't do a run-of-the-mill approach. |
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Update
your resume twice a year and proof-read it to ensure
there are no errors. |
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Your
resume should highlight your strengths, achievements and
competencies. |
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Summarise
your career goals and inspirations at the top of your
resume. |
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This article is extracted from "Getting Ahead
in Your Career" by Sandra B Sandu, The book is available
at S$19.90 paper back editions.
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 Sandra Bhupi Sandu is an experienced Human
Resource professional with a regional track recording
spanning 19 years. She has consulted for leading
regional corporations such as:
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• Compaq
• McDermott
• Global
Airfreight
• Pan United Corporation
•
Seagate Technology
• Sony Corporation
•
Matsushita Technology
• National Semiconductor
Asia Pacific
• Advanced Micro Devices
•
Keppel Corporation |
• Hitachi
• SGS Thomson
• Economic
Development Board
• Petronas
• Sabah
Development Bank
• Johor State Development
Corporation
• Malyasian Shipbuilding and
Engineering
• The Salim Group Indonesia
•
Singapore Technologies Group
• Sembawang
Corporation |
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She is the Managing Partner of CTC Network
Asia Pacific P/L, a regional executive search and
career consulting firm.
Sandra is a Certified Management
Consultant with a Masters Degree in Education
(distinction) from Sheffield University UK and
author of the book, "Getting Ahead in Your
Career", which has just been released amidst media
publicity.
Sandra is listed in the International
Who's Who and is a frequent speaker at
international and global conferences.
You may like to visit her web site:
www.globalcareernetwork.com or email her at Sandra@globalcareernetwork.com
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