If you are live in the Unites States, the job search process is similar in New York as it is for many other large cities. If you live in another country, however, the job search in New York can be quite a different 'animal'. Here, I’ll tell you about New York specific issues that you need to be aware of when writing your Dubai resume. If you need general instructions on how to write resumes, there are hundreds of free websites that can give you that. Use Google to find them, but for a look at a NYC or United States specific resume, stick here. Let’s get started.
Unlike certain other countries, there are anti-discrimination laws in NYC.
However, that being said, there is generally said to be some discrimination that takes place. Employers can only ask you certain kinds of questions although they may judge you based on any criterion they deem necessary. What does this mean for your resume? Well, first, you don't need to include your photo. In fact, having a photo in a job application process in the United States is not the norm. Discrimination based on race, sex, creed, etc. is illegal and can get an employer into serious trouble if they are caught discriminating in such a fashion.
You will have to have clearance to work in the United States or it will be very hard to find a job. That's not to say that some positions do not hire people under the table, but this is a dangerous practice and is not something you should expect to find if you come to New York from overseas.
Here’s a little example:
You may have wrote:
There are many sites on the internet for writing a good cover letter. Often it depends on the job, but make it expand on your resume, show interest in the position and focus on what the employer wants, not what you want out of the employer. Like your resume, spell check and edit thoroughly. You want to look professional.
You can find professionals that will write and edit your resume. In the future I will add more on this, but you should always be wary when searching for a professional to do a task like this. If you are a student, chances are your college career services will help you with creating a resume and an effective cover letter for free.
Unlike certain other countries, there are anti-discrimination laws in NYC.
However, that being said, there is generally said to be some discrimination that takes place. Employers can only ask you certain kinds of questions although they may judge you based on any criterion they deem necessary. What does this mean for your resume? Well, first, you don't need to include your photo. In fact, having a photo in a job application process in the United States is not the norm. Discrimination based on race, sex, creed, etc. is illegal and can get an employer into serious trouble if they are caught discriminating in such a fashion.
You will have to have clearance to work in the United States or it will be very hard to find a job. That's not to say that some positions do not hire people under the table, but this is a dangerous practice and is not something you should expect to find if you come to New York from overseas.
How Long Should My Resume Be?
Often you are told that a resume should be no longer than one page, size 12 font in Times New Roman. However, it depends on your qualifications. Sometimes a longer resume is necessary, especially if you have ten or more years of experience. However, that being said, your job description should be short, unless you had a myriad of responsibilities and worked somewhere for many years. However, that being the case, you can break it up into different positions.Glorify Yourself and Dramatize.
I don’t care whether you are applying for an office administrator or a telemarketer, write your resume as if you’re applying for the Chief Executive Officer position. If you’ve done any work, be it freelance, community work, school project, voluntary or anything, glorify it and make it sound like the biggest project in the industry!Here’s a little example:
You may have wrote:
Efficiently entered data into a spreadsheetInstead, try writing:
Devised an efficient data-entry system that was approved by management and increased productivity by 70%You’re not lying here, and you should not lie on a resume. The way you quickly input data into a spreadsheet is a system that’s devised by you, and you kinda mentioned that Excel trick to the boss and he liked it…
Generally, Keeping a Resume Neat is Good, But...
Career advisers tell people to have no styling in their resumes probably because they know that most people are horrible at styling documents. And it is probably true. So, if you know for sure that you can style your resume and still keep it clean and easily readable, do it. Otherwise, your photo nicely aligned to the side in the header, with a couple of thin black borders here and there would do the job. To stay safe, you can have a professional review and critique your resume for you. If you are so inclined, post your e-mail address below in the comments and I will contact you and give you some advice for free. I do not charge for any of my services here.Don't Stop at the Resume, You MUST Have a Great Cover Letter!
The most important aspect of a cover letter is relevancy. When you write your cover letter, you are much more likely to get results if the cover letter is addressed directly to the person who will be reading it.There are many sites on the internet for writing a good cover letter. Often it depends on the job, but make it expand on your resume, show interest in the position and focus on what the employer wants, not what you want out of the employer. Like your resume, spell check and edit thoroughly. You want to look professional.
You can find professionals that will write and edit your resume. In the future I will add more on this, but you should always be wary when searching for a professional to do a task like this. If you are a student, chances are your college career services will help you with creating a resume and an effective cover letter for free.
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