5 Resume Tips - Do What Most Job Seekers Dont

When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats

that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you

are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the

pack.

Include a Title for the Job You Want

Use a professional title for the position that you want. An improper job title will only serve to

position you at a level far below the responsibility or salary level you are seeking to achieve.

Including a job title can greatly increase the number of interview calls that you get for higher

positions and improve your chances of clinching a higher salary – and when you start at a higher

salary, your career growth is also accelerated.

Include an Executive Summary (what you can do for them) - Not an Objective (Me-focused)

An executive summary should be clear and well defined, consisting of a short paragraph or four to

five bulleted points. It should focus on how your skills can benefit the employer, not on what

the employer can do for you. Using action words will help to convey you as an intelligent and

active individual capable of making contributions to accomplish company goals. Highlight your

strengths and achievements clearly and quickly. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see

information that is to the point, and hardly have time to dig for buried nuggets of information

hidden in your resume.

Include Relevant Information

Let’s state the obvious - your resume is targeted at landing interviews. In effect, you are

advertising your capabilities and experience. Therefore, you need to provide precise, accurate

and relevant information. Your resume should be able to convey relevant information, but at the

same time, the resume should also convey a message that if the hiring manager buys this product

(YOU) it will lead to positive and direct benefits in specific areas where their needs exist (the

job).

Brag - With PROOF!

When it comes to your resume, you can forget modesty. Brag if you have irrefutable proof that

establishes you as an outstanding performer (notice I didn’t say exaggerate or lie). Give your

resume an accomplishment-driven profile. Accomplishments are results you produce by resolving

problems, or when you overcome a real or perceived obstacle. Mention any project that you

spearheaded that served to heighten employee morale, revenues or company savings. Formulate

Problem-Action-Result (PAR) statements to convey your ability for producing similar or better

results in your future employment.

Highlight Achievements - NOT Responsibilities

Although important, listing responsibilities should not form the focus of your resume.

Responsibilities are passive - achievements project you as an active, dynamic individual. When

you are seeking a higher position, your achievements rather than your responsibilities acquire

crucial importance – so don’t clump the two together. Write a paragraph giving an overview of

your responsibilities and then highlight your achievements with bullets. When you want to sell

something, you must make it stand out.

Having a well-written resume is crucial when it comes to getting interview calls. Following the 5

tips above will ensure that you maximize your chances.
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