Part of what makes writing a resume so challenging is that it’s difficult to separate yourself from the daily grind and see yourself as a hiring manager would. A resume should present you as someone who goes above and beyond, never hesitating to jump in and help out whether or not it’s in your job description. Read more
Resume Tip #1 – Prepare a job-specific keyword list
We’ve all been a victim of the dreaded resume abyss. Sending your resume out into what seems to be a giant black hole. And then…crickets. What’s happening to the resume? In today’s tight job market, it’s more than likely being screened by a computer rather than a human. And if you don’t have the right keywords, the sad truth is that you may never make it to the hiring manager. Read more
Beyond the Resume…the Elevator Pitch
It amazes me, but 90% of jobseekers aren’t able to quickly articulate what’s unique about them as a candidate.
It’s not as complicated as it may sound. For example, a sales executive has to be good at selling, right? So just saying you’re an excellent closer doesn’t differentiate you from the rest. However, being an excellent closer with an advanced ability to present high-level technical solutions or being an excellent closer with an ability to train, mentor and motivate team members may help. I use the initial phone call to uncover each client’s value proposition and the summary section to define it. Read more
Keep an “atta girl” file
Writing a resume is an incredibly stressful task that can be made simpler with the hiring of a professional resume writing service. If you do choose to write your own resume, a little preparation ahead of time can help make the process easier.
Everyone knows that the toughest part of writing your resume is figuring out your accomplishments. As silly as it sounds, most people really have trouble wrapping their heads around times they’ve excelled or gone above and beyond. Keeping an “atta girl” or “atta boy” file can really help out when it’s time to write your resume. Read more
