Professional Resume Writing 101-32

Professional Resume Writing 101-32 Professional Resume Writing Contact Information Manycritical points are taken into consideration during the creation of a professionally written resume, whichare in addition to the compilation of a positive, accomplishment-based history. One of these critical componentsis a clients contactinformation. It is necessary to include all of your contact data, leaving no secrets. First and foremost is your name, which should be highlighted by using a larger font size than thecontact information that follows. Your complete physical home address, including your postal code or zip code should follow. A phone number that will be answered in a professional manner should be notedas either a mobilenumberor a home number. If you are confident that both your home and cell numbers are equally viable include both numbers. Always remember amissed call could result in a missed opportunity. Equally as important as yourphone number is your email address.In todays highly competitive job market, it is critical to provide as many options as possiblefor an HR Professional to connect with you and make it aseasy as possible. No one will take the timeto try and find you if you choose tohide pertinent contact information. The omission of an email address is sure to result in a lost opportunity but there are other reasons an HR professional or recruiter may discard your resume even if you do include one. These are examples of email addresses that should not be included in your resume: sexyone@aol.com drunk@hotmail.com. A professional resume must have a professional email address so if your current email represents your hobby, dartqueen@sympatico.ca, or hockeyslasher@hotmail.comchange it to represent your given name! It is not always possibleto obtain a new email address if you have a common name without slightly altering it. When doing so keep it simple and clear tothosewho will be reading it. Consider adding your middle initial or using your first initial with your second name in full. Use your given name, as Jonathon will not be as common as John. Letters are more easily decipherable thandots or dashes, . _or 11s and iis. Carefully review the email address you are considering by writing it down and keying it in to ensure it will not be easily misinterpreted. If it is incorrectly entered into a data base it is unlikely anyone will initiate the taskto pursue a correction. Employers are interested in candidates that keep up to date onthe latestin technology, media trends and innovation. If you are still using your ten year old email address @hotmail or @AOL, you may want to consider changing it to @rogers or @gmail. Finally, do you have a Linkedin address? If not, you need one.A Linkedin url is the final and necessary component of yourcontact information required ona professional resume. Contact Elite Resumes for further information on establishing your online profile orto acquire a free resume critique from a Certified Professional Resume Writer!