Five Biggest Resume Mistakes You Can Fix Yourself
A career consultant can diagnose and overhaul a troubled
resume. But you can check off the basics yourself. Mistake #1. "The mystery applicant." No contact
information. Fix: List a daytime phone number and email address, right at
the top of the page. Create a professional-sounding message
for your answering device. Mistake #2. "The scrunchie." Loads of detail crammed
together in eight-point type. Fix: Add lots of white space, avoid tiny type and use bullet
points instead of long paragraphs. If you've got a story to
tell, most reviewers will happily turn to a second page. Mistake #3: "List of tasks and duties." Obituary of a boring
employee. Fix: Sell yourself by focusing on accomplishments.
Demonstrate the impact of your achievements. Describe
actions, not obligations. Mistake #4: "The expressionist." Sets off alarm bells. Fix: Choose chronological rather than functional form,
especially if you use traditional job-hunting sources: HR
departments, recruiters, and advertisements. Off the beaten
path, use a sales letter or network your way to in-person
presentations. Mistake #5: "Creative language." Spelling, grammar and
punctuation errors. Proof-read and ask a friend to help. Computerized spelling
and grammar checks won't catch everything. A
carefully-prepared resume will stand out more than you can
imagine. About The Author Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and career/business consultant, helping midlife professionals take their First step to a Second Career. http://www.cathygoodwin.com. "Ten secrets of mastering a major life change" mailto:subscribe@cathygoodwin.com Contact: cathy@cathygoodwin.com 505-534-4294
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Does Your Resume Have What It Takes To Survive The First Cut?
Qualifications" or "Personal Profile") uses bullets and succinct wording to highlight what is likely to most intrigue the employer. Before writing this section, make a list of the 5 to 10 criteria that are most likely to guide the employer's choice – then summarize your qualifications in a way that speaks directly to the employer's interests.
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You are looking for a job and you are out to land the job of a lifetime. It can happen! Before you consider want ads, job websites, or making inquiries of companies you are interested in, you will need a resume.
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MAKE YOUR RESUME SELL YOU
It?s Not Bragging ? It?s Data
Employers need information to determine you are the right person for the job The interview and the resume are the conduit for that information
Auto-Disqualification - When Your Resume Never Reaches the Decision Maker
How would you know if your resume did or didn't reach the appropriate decision maker? You can truly never know for certain. However, there are steps you can take to ensure that your resume does not get "auto-disqualified", or provide obvious reasons not to be hired.
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Writing That Resume
When preparing your resume make sure the skills you list are accurately conveying your experience and knowledge in each area. It is also recommended that time be spent reviewing the skills the company is looking for in order to highlight these skills in a job interview or cover letter. The cover letter should briefly outline any skills or achievements that you might have and explain why you are a suitable candidate for the position.
Writing a Scannable Resume
Every job seeker wants his or her resume to stand out from the crowd But achieving this goal isn?t as easy as it was several years ago
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Writing a Great Resume Objective
It?s the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between ?keep reading? and ?toss it? in the minds of hiring managers, so it?s worth your time and attention
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