is it possible to sent resume before graduate. in the mean time, in the resume should i stated when i will be graduate?

good one

Let say i am fresh graduate and need to find programming job for living.

Is it good if i had website application which have everything such my portfolio , online resume and so on to impressed the hiring manager ?

I do that web application because programming market very competitive today and i need something strong to support my abilities in programming .

how about my chance to get that particular job because i dont have any work experience yet , except six month as junior programmer ?

thank you .

This is my 1st applying job and writing resume, can anyone guide me how to write a good resume??
I should write it in essay form or...?

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This post has been edited by skon9: Mar 12 2010, 10:08 AM

Anybody mind to share how long of working experience period (in years)
do you normally put in your resume...

I'm talking about those who have working for at least 3 to 5 years...

I myself put the latest 4 to 5 years although I have about 8 years of experience.

Thanks...

Need help too..

I notice that there are so many type and format for resume and its really confusing for those newbie like us..

Can anyone point out the most proper format or example, any guide....please..

terse and to the point would be good.

since u r new to jo market, why not let jobstreet generate the resume, and u export to word doc and touch up?
maybe put in a paragraph or so summarizing ur strengths and ur objective


any reason why u do not put the full duration?
ifu worked 8 years, put the 8 years in. surely ur tenure at watever company is worth a mention, at the very least.

Regarding to the work experience column in resume,
i have worked with a firm for 10 months, should i put 1 year or 10month? tat is my 1st job. Now applying 2nd.

in that column, i put the company's name, working period, job position and job task & achievement in short. would that sufficient??

i think better u finish up 1 year period in the 1st company.. then only proceed to apply another one, that will make your resume become so interesting...

I wonder whether it is advisable to place salary history in the resume. I've read books and articles that advise ppl not to disclose the salary history, even if the company ask for it.
However, this action could increase the risk of not getting an interview.

hi...is cover letter important when you are sending via email?

Interesting topic, learnt alot thanks guys~~

I recently read a book published by Franklin covey group, pinjam from my fren, quite interesting, lots of tips and good ideas, especially in writing resume~~

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Added on March 24, 2010, 3:21 pmBtw, the title is Great Work, great career

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Added on March 24, 2010, 3:30 pmFrom my understanding from HR frens, it is not their primere concern, especially if it is big company,and they manage with a resume application system, they will usually filter it by thecriteria they looking for, and from there they will read the further detail of the filtered group,

If you did your cover letter nicely, but u didnt feel in the field of information they identifying, you might losing the chances too,

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Added on March 24, 2010, 3:37 pmi think you may include in email if you want, but they will usually screen your resume to identify the essential detail they want, before they proceed to your cover letter,

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Added on March 24, 2010, 3:40 pmAs for HR perpective, they always preferred that information to be provided, or at least, an expected salary, this is to enable them to justify with the budget they have todecide whether to call you or not for the interview,

If your resume is really appealing, they might call you up even you did not have your track of salary history provided,

This post has been edited by tzyyee: Mar 24 2010, 03:40 PM

may i know where should i put my desired position?
is it on top of the resume?

Are you referring to resume or cover letter or naming convention of your attached resume?

resume...
should i copy paste my resume to email or just attach it?

for sure is attaching ur resume la...more presentable and easy to read ma.. in word file or pdf file either way

thanx..
may i know where should i put my desired position in the resume?

Hi,can someone tell me how to properly write a resume? I googled it but can't find the exact way one should write his/her resume for job applications.
I am a SPM leaver currently pursuing accounting course

You can place them right after your references.