Resume Writing Secrets Only the Experts Know About
You Have 10 Seconds or Less
An employer will spend approximately 10 to 15 seconds, or less, scaning your resume before tossing it in the trash. It's more important than ever to master the art of writing a resume so good the hiring manager will read all of it and consider you for an interview. IF you have no clue where to start, we are here to guide you through it. As Louise Fletcher says in her downloadable book
If your resume isn't getting noticed and you aren't getting to the point of interviewing for a job, it's time to start over and create a winning resume and cover letter that gets the attention of the hiring managers.
Types of Resume Formats
Each resumes format serves a different purpose but all are compiled of the same basic information regarding your qualifications for the job. The most popular resume formats are:
- Chronological
- Functional
- Combination
The Chronological resume style is the most traditional. It lists jobs by date beginning with your most recent job first and emphasizes your job title and career path.
The Functional resume style puts emphasis on your accomplishments allowing you to work around long gaps between jobs. It´s also good for recent college graduates and others who are new to the work force.
The Combination resume style combines your work history with your accomplishments. It´s the one most recommended by experts and most appreciated by hiring managers seeking employees who stay at there jobs for multiple years and who have worked their way up to a senior level position.
All good resumes include the following information:
- Career Objective Statement
- Education
- Summary of Applicant Qualifications
- Professional Experience
- Work History
- Your name, address and contact information
The Career Objective Statement should be included in both the Cover Letter (CV) and the Resume. This is most often the part of the CV or resume the hiring manager will scan first. It needs to include a brief summary of your qualifications and experience. Be sure to include specific skills that pertain to the position you want to apply for.
The worst thing you can do is to use this space to say such things as "I am seeking a position in a fortune 500 company that will allow me to utilize my skills and work towards advancing my career." So what! The hiring manager doesn't care what your ambitions are and doesn't need to know what job you are applying for since he or she posted the job in the first place. In the 1970s, when there were more jobs than applicants to fill them, this type of statement was acceptable but not in the current job market.
You need to tell the hiring manager, clearly but in as few words as possible, what qualifications and skills you bring to the table...why are you qualified for the job. If you are truly qualified tell them why. Be sure to keep your qualifications specific to the job posted. Using a generic resume for each job you apply for will end up leaving you in the dust when there are hundreds of other qualified applicants.
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