Job-hunting today has become extraordinarily competitive and complex, so much so that many job seekers who have never had the need to prepare a resume now discover that most – if not all – of the employers with positions available require them to submit one.  Waitresses, hair stylists, childcare providers, convenience store retail clerks, laborers, various types of drivers, and other service industry workers often express surprise and dismay that they must now join the rest of the workforce in preparing and submitting documents that both reflect and market their skills, experiences, and other qualifications.

And, since the experiences of one candidate largely mirror that of her competition, how does one “waitress resume” differ from another “waitress resume?”  Or, for that matter, how can any of these candidates distinguish themselves from their job market competitors?
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