Dec 31 2012
Resumes for New Graduates: How to Make them Sound Unique
Starting the last year of your studies at the university can be exciting, being more experienced than other peers with how to handle the ropes of going to school full time is noticeable. Also, you are in the final stages on becoming a responsible adult with a promising career. Some students that you may know, have had a part-time job, that is irrelevant to what they plan on accomplishing later on. It is more of a filler to make some extra money while waiting to start your career. Ideally, a career should suit one’s educational background and interests. It is important to choose a degree that you see yourself doing till you retire. In reality, more job openings are available in fields that are not connected to what you majored in while going to college. However, if you just graduated from an online leadership program, you can use your skills anywhere you go since every industry is looking for strong leaders. The most confusing this is you will need to fill our your resume which will have a list of your experience and educational qualifications. How is it possible to make an outstanding and unique resume that will attract HR to call you for an interview?
Experience is something that you need to focus on as soon as you can, having a part-time job while attending high school will look better than if you were to just go to school with no side job. Employers want employees with great work ethic and experience. If you are worried about not being able to provide information about previous work experience, do not make it up. Hunting for jobs that require years of experience in the field you want to go in to is not a wise decision on your part. Focus on the openings that invite and encourage fresh graduates. When typing up your resume, it is very important to list your name, phone number, e-mail address, address, educational background, experience and achievements. Make sure that you understand how to organize your resume so that it gives the employer a sense that you are very organized and orderly. Be direct yet summarize it enough so that it doesn’t take up more than a line.
If you want to have certain parts stand out, highlight the qualifications with bullet points and bold lettering. For example, they require a person with good communication skills and adaptable to various cultural background. This shows that you will be expected to coordinate a lot in a multicultural environment. To show that you are the right candidate for the position, expose in your resume the ability to get in touch with people from different backgrounds, perhaps through your involvement in the student body or clubs or a rewarding encounter during one of the projects that you did in the study. This summary will enable the potential employer to see that although experience is not you best point but during the study completion, whenever possible you keep developing yourself to the standard that will not only meet the class requirement but a level that will be useful for you in the professional world. So, besides focusing on what you don’t have, highlight what you have and do make connections with the soft skills that the company seeks from a potential candidate. Happy hunting!
Sep 2 2015
A Brighter Future For You At Anderson College
I guess I am like most of you out there, going to college not knowing what to study or which direction to take. I have been going to a local college here Toronto for 2 years but I still do not know what direction I should take. I have some interest in the medical field but could not see myself going to school for all those years.
So after discussions with my parents we agreed that I would not return to college for my third year. Why go and spend the money when you do not know what road to take. A little time off would be good for me.
Growing up with a mom who has Cerebral Palsy made me appreciate my mom a lot more. It takes her twice the time and the effort to do the same things we take for granted. To her credit she is a champ and never uses her disability as a crutch. She is able to walk and do most things but has limited movement on her right side.
On her recent trip to the therapist I was talking to a recent graduate from Anderson College. She is a physiotherapy assistant. I spoke with her for about a half an hour and she really got me thinking about Anderson College and the programs they offer.
The physiotherapy assistant could not say enough nice things about Anderson College. Having a mom with a disability and knowing that I can help her and others has got me excited about school again.
When we got home I quickly got on the internet and searched for the physiotherapy assistant program at Anderson College. I was impressed with all the things that Anderson College was able to provide as well as all the positive feedback from its graduates. With my semester winding down I will have enough time to register for the new semester at Anderson College.
A Physiotherapy therapist works under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist that assist’s them in the treatment of those that are physically or mentally disabled. Anderson College has an amazing program that provides hands on training that will help me get a job at a hospital, rehabilitation centers, insurance companies, long term care and other places as will.
Their program focuses on theoretical and practical areas to the development and functions of the human body. They also teach you how to prepare treatment and equipment areas for each specific training. Their training will provide me with opportunities that I do not have now. The programs that Anderson College has concentrates on the exact areas where the jobs are today.
They will be having an open house in 2 weeks and I plan on being there. I guess you can say I am on my way. Do yourself a favor and see what Anderson College has to offer you.
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