Welcome to Resume Writing
Perfect Resume Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
Is Your Resume On Target?
from: Linda Matias
When writing a resume, create a mental picture of a desk piled high with dozens or even hundreds of resumes next to each other. These resumes were submitted by people who want the job you are applying for and are just as qualified as you. Keeping this image forefront is critical to your success in creating compelling ad copy. It will force you to focus on creating a strong title and a targeted opening which tells the employer to consider your qualifications with care.
Each reader who picks up your resume will make a quick decision as to whether to read it carefully therefore, the top one-third of your resume should include a powerful statement that sums who you are and encapsulates your professional experience.
These are the questions a hiring manager wants answered:
The field you are in -- even more specifically, what department you want to work in and the title you would like to have.
How much experience you have in a similar position or in the field?
What special skills and/or certifications you have?
The difficult problems you have solved and what you have accomplished.
The advances you have made throughout your career.
The type of person you are and your work characteristics.
A profile statement is an overview, a brief summary of your accomplishments. It should be 1-2 paragraphs long with of 3-4 sentences, or perhaps a series of bulleted points.
Heres an example of a tightly written, short summary statement
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Accomplished marketing and business development executive with perennial record of success driving marketing strategies and capitalizing on opportunities that have led to multimillion-dollar growth.
Able to deliver results that position organizations for immediate and long-term growth. Expert presenter, astute marketer, and confident team leader with documented strength in forging strong, sustainable executive-level relationships. Skillful change agent with advanced problem solving and communication skills. Understands both macro picture of market issues and minute details necessary for successful business solutions. Goal-driven.
Below is an example of series bulleted statements
&61553; Accomplished manager with 20+ years of experience as Environmental, Health & Safety specialist for industry-leading organizations. Maintain highest quality standards to avoid time and cost expenditures.
&61553; Quality and safety specialist with the ability to analyze operations, pinpoint areas for improvement and redesign, and implement plans that generate profitable results.
&61553; Excellent relationship builder with success in forming strong, sustainable relationships and securing consensus among cross-functional team members for key initiatives.
To wrap up
The most qualified candidate is not always the one to get an interview the one with the strongest resume is. Your profile sets the tone for the rest of the resume, and serves as a tease that invites the reader to take notice. A resume is more than just a piece of paper, and as a job seeker it is your responsibility to make it easy for the reader to conclude that you are the best candidate for an interview. A targeted opening will capture the interest of the reader.
About the author:
Certified in all three areas of the job search Certified Interview Coach (CIC) Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC) and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) Linda is qualified to assist you in your career transition. Whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation or resume assistance. Linda is the president of CareerStrides and can be reached via email (linda@careerstrides.com) or by visiting her website (www.careerstrides.com).
Perfect Resume News
JobGoRound.com Helps Find the Perfect Resume Writing Service - Connectus.net (press release)
JobGoRound.com Helps Find the Perfect Resume Writing Service Connectus.net (press release) JobGoRound.com is an online destination that was designed to provide job searchers a wide range of tools and resources for creating the perfect resume. The resume service reviews site JobGoRound.com is celebrating its 5 th anniversary in February. |
The Perfect Entrepreneurial Resume Doesn't Exist - Huffington Post
The Perfect Entrepreneurial Resume Doesn't Exist Huffington Post It's not required by any stretch but for the majority of us, dropping out of college to start your own company is not the best recipe for success. Personal finances: More often than not, this is perceived as the main stumbling block for those weighing ... |
10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview U.S. News & World Report (blog) By Alison Green You can have the perfect resume and a compelling cover letter and show up for the job interview ready to impress, but get ready to forgo the job offer if you make one of these stumbles. 1. Being late. Arriving late to a job interview is ... |
Reasons To Dust Off My Resume - Patch.com
Reasons To Dust Off My Resume Patch.com Going back to work full-time or at least 30 hours would provide the perfect excuse for why my house is still a cluttered mess. I mean I have been working from home for five years and yet I still haven't gotten a handle on cleaning my house? |
You're better off with a hole in your resume than a lie that will trip you up - HeraldNet
You're better off with a hole in your resume than a lie that will trip you up HeraldNet In a crowded job market, an employment gap on your resume feels like a monster eating your chances at a thriving career. I assure you β it isn't. It's true that some employers nix applicants with less-than-perfect career histories. |
Wildcats and Gators collide in matchup of SEC's best - Chicago Tribune
Wildcats and Gators collide in matchup of SEC's best Chicago Tribune Kentucky is currently in sole possession of first place in the SEC standings with a perfect 9-0 record in league play. Florida trails by just 1.5 games as it enters with a 7-1 mark in SEC action. This will be the 124th meeting in the all-time series. |
9 Reasons Your Current Resume Will Never Get You A Job At Apple Or Google - Business Insider
 Business Insider | 9 Reasons Your Current Resume Will Never Get You A Job At Apple Or Google Business Insider She wrote a book, The Google Resume, about how to land a job at the companies and what makes candidates stand out. Some of the rumored tricks, like having a perfect GPA, are mostly hot air, says McDowell. Others, like attending an elite university, ... |