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Although technical fields entail an extensive range of careers as well as specialties, effective resume strategies are applicable across the board. No one can ever underestimate how important it is to have a professional resume when hunting for technical jobs. First impressions really matter, and the first impression that a prospective employer will have of you, is going to depend on the kind of resume you present to them. You don’t want to squander your one and only chance to draw their attention, by submitting something that is going to be trashed just like the rest.

No matter what your grades and scores, handing over a carelessly drafted resume that is full of errors and does not provide enough details about you will not get you anywhere in your quest for a job. If you can’t write an impressive resume, make sure to look for a professional resume writer to do the job for you; just don’t submit anything that looks too simple and quite unappealing. Here is why professional resumes written by professionals really matter for technical jobs;

1)A Professional Resume Gives You the Upper Hand

Most professional resume writers have been in the employment industry long enough to know what employers are looking for. A good professional resume writer will use his/her practical experience to present you in the most professional way possible. He/she will objectively ask you relevant questions to determine your strengths, quantify your achievements and more so he/she can package you the best way possible to a potential employer. These professionals know that opportunity knocks only once and would try to do everything possible to make sure your dream job doesn’t pass you by.

2) Professional Resumes Get Noticed

As said before, technical jobs have become so competitive these days. Employers receive overwhelming numbers of resumes on a daily basis and as such, they usually spend more than a few seconds looking at a single resume. Any slight mistake will result in your resume getting tossed out. Making sure your resume looks presentable and has no any serious or trivial errors is a great way to get it noticed!

3)Potential Employers will Judge You Favorably Only If You Present A Professional Resume

Did you know that employers often judge candidates by their resumes? While this may not be fair, it is actually what they do. To them, a professional looking resume means someone who can behave in a correct way and do their job well. On the other hand, a carelessly written resume which is full of mistakes signifies a person who is careless, incompetent and lazy. Even if you have excellent credentials, if your resume is not very impressive, chances are high that you will not get an interview invitation.

Conclusion

Statistics show that the average employer only spends a few seconds looking at a resume. Therefore it’s important that your resume makes a great impression. Technical fields are increasingly becoming competitive and as such, you need to equip yourself with a professional resume, giving all the details of your qualifications and the jobs you have had in the past.

Computer technicians and network engineers have to worry about technical problems when it comes to safety, like information security and proper authentication, disaster recovery and repair, or hardware failures.  These are all common and worthwhile concerns on the scale of a computer network or information system, but when you switch over to the scale of massive industrial undertaking, the concerns become much more pronounced.  Actual physical danger to workers and the technicians themselves is a very real threat, so we no longer are dealing with peoples’ livelihoods, we are dealing with peoples lives.

FukoShima and the Need for Industrial Safety

In 2011 he Nuclear Power Plant in Fukoshima, Japan had a severe meltdown following a tsunami that damaged its systems.  While the Japanese officials tried to downplay the extent of the damage, it is believed to still be affecting that area of Japan as well as the entire section of Pacific Ocean and circulates near it.  High radiation levels were seen as far away as California beaches, as well as in Tuna caught in the pacific.  The full extent of the damage cannot be known for certain but it is clear it will take years for it to clear up.

This speaks to the massive scale of industrial safety, it can affect our ecosystem as well as the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.  While computer security experts need to worry about peoples bank accounts, industrial safety experts need to worry about peoples actual lives.  It’s for this reason that industrial safety products as well as proper planning and disaster preparedness have become top of mind for many officials, activists and regular citizens.

Recall the scare at 3-mile island, which threatened to affect nearly 20 million people in the greater NY area.  Thankfully we did not see a full meltdown, but the possibility was very real, prompting many citizens to call for greater oversight of the facility.

Full Circle – Cyber Safety Meets Industrial Safety

We’ve spoke about how cyber safety, such as computer network security, can pail in comparison with industrial safety at the largest scales.  This is however a bit of a falsity, because in today’s interconnected world, our industrial systems are increasingly connected via the Internet and other computer networks, making them prime targets for hackers and other cyber criminals.

This is even true at the scale of international espionage.  It was reported that Iran’s nuclear facilities were hacked by international hackers in order to disable and destroy equipment that had the potential for creating nuclear weapons.  While most people would think this is probably a good thing, the potential for adverse affects of this, should it be undertaken by the wrong people, is tremendous.

Take for example, electrical grids in countries throughout the world.  These grids were built nearly 100 years ago and still have essentially the same infrastructure.  A cyber-criminal with evil intentions could potential wreak havoc on the entire system, causing massive damage.  So both practical safety concerns and cyber-safety concerns are a real priority in today’s day and age.