Michele Said:

How long should a teacher resume be?

We Answered:

a resume should contain more information - description of work post, duties etc.
if you want it to be brief then you need a CV - where you write very brief information about you. if you choose to write a CV you need a cover letter with it. in the cover letter you should write your name, age, objective and that you enclose a CV with/in the letter; then why would you like to work with the company, your experience, and what do you expect to gain/learn having this job! i hope i helped!

Maurice Said:

Summary qualifications(resume) for a 15 yeas old..summer internship.?

We Answered:

Most important basic Resume Tips

Always Follow These Basic Standards....

* Don't overcrowd your resume; allow for plenty of white space.
* Keep your resume to one page whenever possible.
* Keep the number of fonts you use to a minimum -- two at the most.
* Never work alone--pay attentions on the social-network. http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkwHju9lH5F…
The Free Insiders Referral Network of Jobs - insidersreferral </a> is such tool for your to build such useful network.To expand and enhence your social-network and make it more useful, just go and check it up.
* Do not justify the lines of type on your resume. Allow the right side of the page to "rag."
* Do not overuse capitalization, italics, underlines, or other emphasizing features.
* Make sure your name, address, and a phone number appear on your resume and all correspondence, preferably at the top of the page.
* Print your resume on white or cream paper using a good-quality printer.
* Second- and third-generation photocopies must be avoided
* Print on one side of the paper only.

Avoid Mistakes :

SPELLING MISTAKES:

To avoid spelling mistakes:

* Don't use words with which you aren't familiar.
* Use a dictionary as you write.
* Perform a spell check on your finished resume.
* Carefully read every word in your resume.
* Have a friend or two proof read your resume for you.

PUNCTUATION MISTAKES :

Things to look for :

* Periods at the end of all full sentences.
* Be consistent in your use of punctuation.
* Always put periods and commas within quotation marks.
* Avoid using exclamation points.

GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES :

Grammar hang-ups to watch for:

* The duties you currently perform should be in present tense (i.e., write reports)
* Duties you may have performed at past jobs should be in past tense (i.e., wrote reports).
* Capitalize all proper nouns.
* When expressing numbers, write out all numbers between one and nine (i.e., one, five, seven), but
* use numerals for all numbers 10 and above (i.e., 10, 25, 108).
* If you begin a sentence with a numeral, spell out that numeral (e.g. Eleven service awards won while employed.).
* Make sure your date formats are consistent (i.e.11/22/01 or Nov. 22, 2001, or 11.22.01. Choose one and stick with it.).

Choose Your Words Carefully :

Phrase yourself well:

* Be on the lookout for the following easily confused words:
* accept (to receive), except (to exclude)
* all right (correct), alright (this is not a word)
* affect (to bring about change), effect (result)
* personal (private), personnel (staff members)
* role (a character assigned or a function), roll (to revolve).
* Use action words (i.e., wrote reports, increased revenues, directed staff).

REFERENCES:

In most instances it is not necessary to include names and address of references on the resume. If you include a reference, make it sure that the referenced person knows very well about you. It is also advisable to add the persons as references, whom the employer can contact easily. If possible add the phone number and e-mail ID of the reference. Never add a person as a reference, about whom you know nothing
STICK TO THE POINT :

Employers have a busy schedule, so don't expect them to read through a long resume. Ideally, resumes should be of one page, or of two pages only if absolutely necessary, to describe relevant work experience.
WORDS COUNT :

Use of language is extremely important; you need to sell yourself to an employer quickly and efficiently. Address your potential employer's needs with a clearly written, compelling resume. Avoid large paragraphs (five or six lines). If you provide small, digestible pieces of information, your resume will be read. Use action verbs. Verbs such as "developed", "managed", and "designed" emphasise your accomplishments. Don't use declarative sentences like "I developed the ..." or "I assisted in ...", leave out the "I". Avoid passive constructions, such as "was responsible for managing". Just say, "managed": that sounds stronger and more active.

Our Recommendations:
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE :

Employers need to know what you have accomplished to have an idea of what you can do for them. Don't be vague. Telling someone that you "improved the company's efficiency" doesn't say much. But if you say that you "cut overhead costs by 20 per cent and saved the company Rs 20 lakh during the last fiscal year", you are more specific.
HONESTY IS A GOOD POLICY :

Employers will feel more comfortable hiring you if they can verify your accomplishments. There is a difference between making the most of your experience and exaggerating or falsifying it. A falsified resume can cost you the job later.
DOUBLE-CHECK FOR MISTAKES :

Check your resume for correct grammar and spelling - evidence of good communication skills and attention to detail. Nothing can ruin your chances of getting a job faster than submitting a resume filled with preventable mistakes. Make your resume easy on the eye. Use normal margins (1" on the top and bottom, 1.25" on the sides) and don't cram your text on the page. Allow for some space between the different sections. Avoid unusual or exotic fonts. Preferred fonts: Arial and Times Roman.

Rick Said:

Can someone please help me, I have an interview tomorrow?

We Answered:

Make sure you let them know that you are keen to learn.
You might want to go through these as well: http://www.baycongroup.com/tutorials.htm
They're some free Tutorials that will teach you the basics.
You can mention you've gone through these in your interview as well!

Dress nicely and don't forget to be nice and cheerful, not scared!

Good luck.

Karen Said:

Where can I find a good template for a Music Teacher's Resume? Have BS and MS and teach elem music?

We Answered:

Hey SayWhat?

Here are a few good sites. Contact information, Objectives, Education, Experience are the primary components.

Javier Said:

How do I incorporate my salary requirements into my cover letter without coming across as two demanding?

We Answered:

You should never include salary in the cover letter... ever. Only talk about salary face to face (Usually when they bring it up).

Joshua Said:

Am I a good PHP/SQL Web Developer?

We Answered:

Junior. Not even remotely to be overqualified. Can't develop and normalize a schema? Forget it, these days developers do everything. Learn the theory.
PHP - forget about memorizing libraries, as long as you understand all concepts. Make sure be able to design your own algos and procedures. Let the employer know you're capable of it. If you're not, study.
Any frameworks you worked with? Any PHP products?

(A little hard on you, but the employers will be even harder, so brace yourself :-) )

UPDATE: You do have an essential set of skills, but there are a lot of room for improvement. Just tell the employer that you are familiar with few CMS products (Joomla/Typo3 /Mambo - they are pretty simple to use, so you'd figure it out as you learn. I mean worst case you still can read the code).
Get a book or an ebook on a Symphony or Cake frameworks (if you really want to tie with php of course), and make few apps.
And the database theory wouldn't hurt at all.
If you're not in a hurry, best would be for you to take few freelance projects, the ones you build from the very scratch.

To sum up: Database theory, learn a framework, play with few open source products, get a freelance job to scoop up all these bits and pieces being paid at the same time. Good luck.

P.S. The fellow below is absolutely right, normalisation you should know, its like come-on

Kristen Said:

HELP! Should I still keep Experience in my resume even if its not relevant to the job?

We Answered:

What the soccer teaching shows employers is that you've had a leadership role, and that you're able to be trusted re: work - you'll do what you say you'll do. That's good. So include the soccer info.

But put the experience toward the bottom of your resume. Your education stuff goes up top right now, because you're in college/graduating.