RESUME ASSISTANCE

Build a professional resume. Our staff is experienced developing resumes that work! Whether you are using our resources independently, or getting one-on-one assistance, we can help you create a resume will get you working - bring your old resume (disk or email preferably) to our Employment Resource Centre and let us provide advice and content to get you the interview.

Make an appointment with us and we'll be ready to help.

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2106 Commercial Drive
Telephone: 604.254.3353
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835 East Hastings Street     
Telephone: 604.215.2295

What is a resume?;

A tool to inform an employer:

• who you are
• how you can be contacted
• the position you want
• the experience, skills and abilities you have to offer

A resume is also:

• A personal history of you
• A means of compiling basic facts highlighting your accomplishments
• A self-marketing tool designed to get you the job interview

Resume Tips;

Do:

• Keep your resume to one or two pages
• Always use computer spellcheck AND have resume proof-read by at least one other person
• Keep your resume consistent (consistent font size; line up headings, etc.)
• Include career objective (what position you are seeking)
• Emphasize special skills you possess that are relevant to the position
• Use white/cream coloured paper only
• ALWAYS let your references know that you are using their name, and to expect calls from potential employers

Don't:

• Use abbreviations
• State salary requirements
• Indicate age, race, religion, political affiliation, social insurance number
• State why you quit past employment
• Submit a hand-written resume, unless stated by employer
• Submit a resume without having it proof-read by someone

Interviews
Your resume gets you the interview opportunity, and now you want to shine! Come in to our Centres and get one-on-one advice from our staff.