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Get In The Game With a Stellar Resume
by: Linda Matias
During the job hunter's market of the 1990's, employers were
settling for less than qualified candidates because the candidate
pool was so small. Job hunters were able to name their price and
employers were meeting their demands.
The job climate is much different today than it was a few years
ago. Job hunters have forgotten how to present themselves to a
prospective employer. Their job search skills are poor and they are
struggling to find employment.
In today's job market, a resume which highlights accomplishments
and skills is essential for career success. It is time to get back
to the basics. Employers are no longer settling for the average job
candidate. The ball is in their court now and they have the upper
hand.
Your resume is your calling card. Therefore, it should stand out
from the rest and go the extra mile in presenting you as the most
qualified candidate.
An effective resume is.
- · Your ticket to an interview
- The resume serves as an introduction of your qualifications.
Its sole purpose is to win an interview.
- · The agenda setter for the
interview
- Interviewers will use your resume as a gauge for interview
questions.
- · A reminder
- Once the interview is over, the hiring manager has their notes
and your resume as a reminder of your qualifications. While you
don't have control over what the interviewer decides to write in
their notes, you do have control over what is written in your
resume. For the most part, the resume may be your last word.
- · A solid first impression
- In most cases, the employer will only have your resume to
evaluate your job performance. Your resume should position you as
the best candidate for the job.
An ineffective resume is.
- · A Personal Document
- Your resume should stress what kind of work you are seeking,
what you know, what you have demonstrated, and what immediate
contribution you can contribute to the hiring organization. Your
resume should not include your personal stats, such as height,
weight, hair/eye color, etc. It should also not list your birth
date, marital status or social security number.
- · Easy to write
- If you have written your own resume or are attempting to write
your own resume, you can attest to the fact that resumes are
difficult to write. Recalling past achievements and presenting
them in a compelling way can be tough. Also, if you aren't
objective about your own achievements, this can skew how your
career information is presented.
- · A one-size fits all marketing
tool
- In resume writing, there aren't any rules. I am sure you have
read articles that your resume should only be one page, or that
your resume should be in chronological format or it won't be read.
The truth is that each job seeker has a different set of
circumstances and ironclad rules do not exist in resume writing.
It is important that you evaluate your situation and come to a
conclusion that fits into your reality.
- · A magic pill
- In order for your resume to be effective, you must know how to
use it. Answering want ads or posting your resume on the Internet
is not going to get you the results you desire. You have to be an
active job searcher and use the resume as a catalyst for your job
search - not as your only tool. Your resume must include the type
of job you want, what you know, what you have done, and what you
offer an employer.
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About The Author
Recognized as a career expert, Linda Matias brings a wealth
of experience to the career services field. She has been
sought out for her knowledge of the employment market,
outplacement, job search strategies, interview preparation,
and resume writing, quoted a number of times in The Wall
Street Journal, New York Newsday, Newsweek, and
HR-esource.com. She is President of CareerStrides and The
National Resume Writers' Association. Visit her website at http://www.careerstrides.com/
or email her at careerstrides@bigfoot.com.
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