Don't forget your local state employment agency, "Job Service", Workforce Center" or whatever name your state goes by. They usually offer free resume building help, and have staff that has been to trained in resume writing. Most good resume building personnel will have a worksheet for you to fill out that helps them (and you) figure out exactly what you do/did at your job, and where your strengths and weaknesses are. Temporary Agencies also do this, but usually charge.
I also have to diagree with another poster, you are not always the best judge of what should be or not be on your resume. Most resume professionals are up to date on the latest style in different industries, and what is acceptable and what isn't. (No vital statistics on a resume, please.) Just because tech people CAN do their resume themselves, doesn't necessarily mean they should. It's okay to admit some things are outside your area of expertise...
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Don't forget your local state employment agency, "Job Service", Workforce Center" or whatever name your state goes by. They usually offer free resume building help, and have staff that has been to trained in resume writing. Most good resume building personnel will have a worksheet for you to fill out that helps them (and you) figure out exactly what you do/did at your job, and where your strengths and weaknesses are. Temporary Agencies also do this, but usually charge.
I also have to diagree with another poster, you are not always the best judge of what should be or not be on your resume. Most resume professionals are up to date on the latest style in different industries, and what is acceptable and what isn't. (No vital statistics on a resume, please.) Just because tech people CAN do their resume themselves, doesn't necessarily mean they should. It's okay to admit some things are outside your area of expertise...
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