Job seekers always ask, "How do I write a resume?"Now that you are looking for a new job, you must prepare yourself. Make sure that you have a dependable pen on your desk and a note pad. You must create a goal. The best way is to write down your objectives. When things are written on paper, it will be easy to focus. Think about what you have done before and what you can do. Think about your good qualities and skills. Do you have certificates or diplomas? Do you know your job very well or do you just have a general idea? To find out more about your job, you must go to the internet and search for your job. Type the right keyword, for example 'Quantity Surveyor'. The search engine will return numerous results. The information is useful.

Study the job descriptions, qualifications, skills, attributes and so on. You will even useful information about salary scales. Managers like people who know about their job. You can begin designing the structure. Your resume must have a structure that will be filled with content.

Revise the content and make it unique. The content must not look like a copy and paste resume.

The next stage involves writing your resume. Writing is easier once you have done research. Remember to write clearly and concisely. Writing is not about art. A resume is not about art either.

A resume must achieve one thing - to get you to speak to the manager. Consider this when you are writing your resume. Some people do not make an effort in presenting their resume. They think that mentioning a Degree or prestigious company will do the trick. Your qualifications are not enough to please the employer. Think like a salesman and above all, you must come across as confident. A good resume is an effective resume. An effective resume is a resume that compels the manager to call your for an interview.

If your resume can do this, then your job is done. You may pass or fail the interview, but at least you managed to attract the attention of the company. A good salesman does not waste an opportunity. If your resume is powerful enough, you will be called for an interview without bugging the employer.