Virtual Resume Reality
I have been working part-time jobs since the day after I turned 16... which is a little over five years [yikes]! And although I've never considered these jobs as a way to manifest into the career world, the experiences I've gained from the interview process are invaluable. Building a resume is Interview 101 as I like to call it, because if you don't prove yourself on paper, your prospective employer is unlikely to be impressed with you in person.
Sites that allow for you to customize your job-seeking profile are extremely helpful in proving your worth. By demonstrating a working knowledge of the internet and, as always, inserting a little personality into that profile, employers are sure to appreciate your dedication and work ethic.
Be honest about who you are, and remember that exaggerating experience is a surefire way to get caught! Employers will hire the best candidates for the job and they won't be too happy to find that you aren't an expert at HTML like you said... So be smart and keep your online resume true-blue. You're sure to impress :)
Posted by Amanda on 11/06/2008 10:42:00 PM
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I definitely agree, you must be honest on your resume. You never know what your future employer might choose to check out. They have access to many public records and even your Facebook. So you must make sure you're completely honest about what information you put on your resume-- that's not to say you can't make some things sound a little more important than they were however. The power of words-- they can make an ordinary, menial task sound important and difficult, by simply using a few strong adjectives.