Frequently Asked Questions

What are scannable and electronic resumes?
Scannable and electronic resumes are fed into a computerized database and must be in specific formats. Such resumes are useful because they give the employer a way to search for prospective employees with a search for specific qualifications, and they give you, the prospective employee, and the benefit of sending one resume to be considered for multiple positions within a single company.

Should I include jobs that don't relate to the position I'm seeking?
Employers often appreciate knowing more about who you are than the experience that exactly fits the job can tell them. Therefore, this information helps them to see you as an individual, instead of simply "one of the pack." It's important to keep it brief. Although it's important to show the employer that you have experience in different work areas, you also don't want to be long-winded. There may be times when all of your experience is too long ago, or varied, or inappropriate to list.

Do I include hobbies and interests?
If you feel you must, then by all means include your hobbies and interests at the very of the resume (just before your References). Make sure you don't list more than two or three - otherwise you'll give the impression of having too much time on your hands, and not enough dedication to earning a living.