The WorkPlus team will guide you in how to best present your experience and qualifications for the jobs you are seeking. And they can help you format your resume for traditional printing and online submission.

At least call on a WorkPlus career counselor to review and critique your resume before you send it out.
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Here are other considerations:

• Include a clear objective, stating which position you are seeking and a few key details about you and what you have to offer
• Customize your resume for each type of job for which you are applying.  One resume does not fit all, as not all of your skills will apply equally to every job. Spotlight the skills and achievements that are most relevant to each positio
• Use action verbs to describe your accomplishments, and keep your resume short and simple—one to two pages.
• Ask someone to proofread your resume for typos and clarity. It’s easy to read past mistakes in something you’ve written.
• Use professional resume paper. And never photocopy a copy of your resume; it will look unprofessional.
• Make your contact information easy to find—at the top of the resume.

Where do you go to find these “hidden” jobs? You can learn about some through the Logan County WorkPlus One-Stop Center and others through your own network—the people you know, such as former co-workers, neighbors, classmates, fellow church and organization members and relatives.

Not coincidentally, about 80 percent of jobs are filled through networking with the people you know. And even if they aren’t aware of opportunities, they can introduce you to people they know who are in a position to know about new job opportunities.

When you are looking for a job, do not keep it a secret. Start making contacts with people in your network, to let them know you’re in the job market—and specifically for what kind of work.

This may not immediately yield results. But by knowing your situation, your friends and colleagues will be more likely to take note of job opportunities when they run across them.
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As you network, consider these tips:

• Remember that networking is a two-way street. Be sure to help people in your network
• Don’t only network when you’re looking for a job. Keep in touch regularly so your network doesn’t dry up
• Send out thank you notes for advice and leads people give you—and keep them informed about your progress.