Production Line Résumé Advice
Posted August 16th, 2013
If you are a production line worker, you have skills. To best highlight those skills, you need a résumé.
Many non-white-collar workers believe that a résumé is not needed – that the application is “good enough”. However, you should always submit a résumé when looking for work; it can give you a definite advantage over other job seekers. A résumé is a fantastic marketing tool; it is your best chance to attract the employer’s attention and get asked in for an interview.
If you do not have a résumé and are not sure how to begin, here are 5 tips to get you started.
Contact Information
Include your name and your contact information at the top of the résumé. Employers cannot reach you if they do not have this information.
Open with a Bang
The first section of your résumé should pack the strongest punch. After your contact information, include an Objective or Summary that emphasizes:
- the type of job you are going for
- your experience
- your key skills (including equipment you can operate)
- your achievements
Employers typically scan résumés today – they simply get too many – so the Objective/Summary statement may be the one and only thing the hiring manager truly reads. Keep this section short but powerful – no more than 4 lines.
Work History
Document your relevant work history in the “Work History” section. Be sure to include the name of your past employer, your job title, dates of employment and at least 3 key accomplishments. Do not write a simple list of job duties. Show how your work contributed to either reduce expenses or increase revenue (in terms of dollars, percentages and hard numbers).
You may think that you had no impact on your employers’ bottom line…that you were just doing your job….but that is not the case. You may be simply taking your job duties for granted and not looking deeper. To begin the process, ask yourself these questions:
- Did you train anyone? That highlights the value your previous employer placed in you.
- Did you complete all jobs with zero defects or errors?
- Did you earn superior marks on your performance evaluations?
- Did you win any awards or receive incentives (bonuses, time off, etc.) for your work performance?
Education
Employers like to see continuing education. List schools and workshops you attended, as well as all certifications and licenses.
Proofread
As a marketing tool, your résumé provides a powerful first impression to hiring managers. First impressions cannot be littered with grammatical mistakes and spelling errors.
They can cost you a job, so proofread. After you proofread, show your résumé to someone with strong writing skills to make sure that you did not miss anything. This attention to detail could lead you to a perfect job opportunity.
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