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Write a Free Resume Yourself

Too many of us take our our resume packages for granted

Write a free resume yourself - it's easy AND my resume outlines, styles and tips have been proven effective time and again for so many, and I hope they are for you, too. What really counts in the end is that you get invited for an interview. Although your resume is important, it's NOT what gets you in the door. It's only part of your super star resume package.

Underestimating the importance of a carefully structured resume package - resume, cover letter, references - often leaves you 'eating dust'. Not too tasty being at the back of the pack or on the bottom of the pile!

If you're not getting the response, the call-backs, the 2nd interviews you were hoping for, maybe it's time to make some changes. Can't hurt right?


"Hello Andrea,

I am so excited to inform you that I got a call from PMC recruiter just a few minutes ago (with the resume package you just helped me with) - They just scheduled me for an interview Wednesday, June 6th in Toronto.
Thanks Andrea, it's all because of you.

-- Vera Djordjevic, Ottawa, Canada

Did you know...
  • Magnitudes of packages are received weekly - employers use the process of elimination based on your cover letters, not resumes
  • Up to 80% of employers won't even consider looking at a resume that isn't preceded by a cover letter
  • Only 17-20 seconds are spent on reviewing resume packages
  • Only 5% of jobs on cruise ships available are advertised in your local newspaper classifieds
  • The old saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” still stands true today - 90% of people find employment through ‘word of mouth’ marketing and networking ... so introduce, market & promote yourself regularly and consistenly
  • Cruising is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of the tourism industry
  • You are leading the pack when your Resume Package WOW's employers and gets you interview after interview
    • no matter what you're applying for
  • Stating that you, "Want a job on a cruise ship", DOES NOT make the grade - every application and resume that lands in the hands of a recruiter says, "I want a job on a cruise ship"! so ...

    1) Address the cover and envelope with the company name and specific person/title in the hiring department - this shows initiative and preparedness

    2) Be specific about the position you’re applying for:
    *Shore Excursion Manager
    *Cruise Director
    *Golf Pro
    *Youth Staff
    *Destination Representative
    *Air Brush Tatoo Artist



THE RESUME

In no more than two pages, this is the guts and glory of your personal work history so write a free resume like you're paying a professional! This information can be presented in two different resume outlines:Reverse Chronological or Functional. Both will include the same data, just ordered differently.

These resume styles and tips will greatly enhance the appearance, wording, and overall presentation of your resume, no matter what your experience or background.

Contact information: Correctly spelled at the top, your name, full mailing address, telephone number (including area code) and email address.

Character Summary: 6-8 points of summary statements describing your work performance and experience, for example:

  • Highly outgoing, motivated trilingual individual [English, Spanish, French] with a positive outlook
  • Able to handle complaints and customer requests professionally and efficiently
  • Well organized, proven ability to work well under pressure by meeting objectives and takes pride in outstanding performance
Employment History

Reverse Chronological resumes will list the last three jobs starting with the most recent and bullet point detailing key duties.
Functional resumes will list 2-3 of your strongest areas of work, eg. Customer service, Accounting, Administrative. Bullet point detailing key duties. If you just finished school and don’t have a lot of work experience, volunteer work is just as valuable. Include name of company, location, dates of employment, position held, brief description of your duties and responsibilities in that position. If you have been promoted you definitely want to list that here.

Education and Professional Development

List all your education starting with the most recent. If you have a college or university degree there is no need to put down high school. You will want to include dates, programs and names of school. You will want to include any vocational or extracurricular courses you have done even if they are not related to the job you are applying for. These types of courses show you are willing to learn and further develop your skills.

Special Skills, Interests & Volunteer

You may decide to combine these together or keep them separate. Include any computer programs you have operational knowledge of. You can include volunteer work, certifications, affiliations and any safety training you have done such as CPR.

References

The last line on your resume can read “References Available Upon Request”. Not a ‘must’, though. It is important, however, that you have a list of references ready when the time comes. Most references can be from past employers or co-workers. Don’t forget to notify anyone you’re using as a reference. Send them an updated resume. Explain what position you are applying for, and to hopefully expect a phone call from a potential employer.

HELPFUL RESUME HINTS