Well-Crafted Resume Sets You Up Effectively for Interview
May 9th, 2010 admin
One of the greater purposes of a well-crafted resume is more for the benefit of the candidate, rather than the employer, writes Sherri Edwards in her article for Quint Careers, Dispelling the Myth About Resumes . A candidate who has selected language that is used by the employer, and included specific examples of accomplishments that are relevant to the employer’s needs has a far greater chance of using this information to his or …
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Many resumes are duties-driven when they should be accomplishments-driven. Job-seekers should, for example, NEVER use expressions like “Duties included,” “Responsibilities included,” or “Responsible for.” That’s job-description language, not accomplishments-oriented resume language that sells. After all,...
A well-constructed resume will include qualified and quantified information spoken in plain language that is relevant to the industry, and easy enough to understand by the lowest level screener, writes Sherri Edwards in her article for Quint Careers, Dispelling the Myth About Resumes . You must pass “go” before you move to the next level....
Accomplishments are the points that increase reader’s interest in your resume, stimulate a request for a job interview, and really help sell you to an employer — much more so than everyday job duties. In a study by the former Career Masters Institute (now Career Management Alliance), content elements that propel employers to immediately...
Make sure your examples in your resume and cover letter “are relevant to the position for which you are applying, advises Peggy Klaus in her article for Quint Careers, Are You Up To Snuff When It Comes To Soft Skills? For instance, what would be more relevant to a non-profit charitable organization — that you raised a substantial amount...
As a cover-letter writer and job-seeker — you must give employers what counts: a letter that complements your resume, serves as your first writing sample, and focuses the reader on what you have to offer, what you bring to the position, and why you are a suitable candidate. So says career counselor Louise Giordano in her article for Quint Careers,...
One paragraph in your cover letter should discuss your accomplishments or highlights that you want to showcase or have the employer locate quickly, writes Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a career, life, and mentor coaching company. “Bullets work well in making your accomplishments easy to read.” Brown-Volkman...
An article on resumes recently hit my inbox, writes Sherri Edwards in her article for Quint Careers, Dispelling the Myth About Resumes . It started with “The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Nothing more, nothing less.” I couldn’t disagree more. Resumes serve a greater purpose than “getting your foot in the door.”...
It has been said that a crafty, eye-catching resume is all that is needed to get your foot in the door for an interview. That may be so, writes Sherri Edwards in her article for Quint Careers, Dispelling the Myth About Resumes . Then what? How many times have you heard of a person having interview after interview, but never receives any offers? There...
Here are ways to consider sharpening the focus of your resume: Use a branding statement or headline or both atop your resume. Add a profile/qualifications summary with keywords relevant to the job you seek. Add a keyword section relevant to the job you seek. Beef up portrayal of accomplishments and transferable skills. Be sure to spotlight skills...
Although resumes and cover letters should be accomplishments-driven (and should NOT focus on duties and responsibilities), many job-seekers have difficulty pinpointing their accomplishments. We offer a free worksheet to help you brainstorm the accomplishments that will help sell you to your next employer. A special section of the worksheet helps...
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maryfranholm (Mary Holm) : In 1894, Congress passed legislation making Labor Day a national holiday--a day to celebrate accomplishments and work toward a better future.. Updated : 2010-09-06T05:46:47Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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