Alesia Benedict
Seven Tips for a Better Resume
Seven Tips for a Better Resume
by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC
GetInterviews.com
Want more interviews? Job search in tough times like now demand polished resumes more than ever. If you are attempting to write your own resume, these seven tips are important to follow:
SEVEN TIPS TO RESUME SUCCESS:
1. Select the best format.
Avoid the Data Dump~
To avoid a data dump in your resume, you must start with a focus. One of the underlying causes of too much information, or scattered approach in the resume is lack of keen focus. Do not try to be everything to everyone. Resumes such as this leave the reader confused and gives the impression the job seeker is also confused. Employers are looking for problem-solvers with experience solving problems that are similar to the ones they currently face.
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Choosing the Right Resume Format
A resume is a marketing document that should be designed to represent the individual job seeker and his/her special assets that he brings to the prospective employer. Many job seekers agonize over which resume format to use for their resume – a chronological format or a functional format? Will choosing one format over the other make a beneficial impact on the effectiveness of the resume? Yes it can, but not in the way that most job seekers think it will.
Job Hunting on the Sly
So you want to look around for your next career step but you are concerned that your current employer will find out and give you an early exit? Confidentiality in your job search is a reasonable concern and makes the way you approach finding your next position all the more important. Confidentiality and privacy issues in today’s hyper-informative world are issues that should be taken seriously.
Consider More Than the Salary!
It’s important when looking for a job to consider more than the salary. Would taking a higher salaried position with a longer commute be worth it in terms of cost in time, fuel, stress, and vehicle wear?
