| 5 Hot Resume
Tips by Linda Matias of www.careerstrides.com
Working with Purpose
The purpose of
a resume is not to land you a job, but rather to get you in the door for
an interview. This concept is important because it will help you
familiarize yourself with the resume process. When you feel compelled to
include unrelated experience and clutter a resume with irrelevant facts,
think twice. Don't fill the page with empty sentences and boring detail.
You can avoid this downfall by prioritizing your accomplishments and
identifying pertinent information related to your new job search.
Strategize
Begin the
resume writing process with the end in mind. Before you commit final
words to paper, think about what you want the end result to be. Nothing
on your resume should be done without prior thought and strategizing.
This includes your choice of font, format, keywords, and action words.
Every aspect of your document should serve a distinct purpose.
Important tip:
Avoid resume templates. Let’s face
it, almost all home-spun resumes are created on some form of a Word
template. Therefore, they all have the same feel, taste, and look as
every other candidate. Be different. Be powerful. Be specific. Get
INTERVIEWS.
Be Aggressive, But Truthful
A resume is not a time to be humble. Be proud of your
accomplishments, highlight them, and make the hiring manager take
notice. But beware: don't let your creativity get the best of you. Your
statements should always be truthful and results-oriented. Let’s visit
an example of a weak and strong Objective/Profile.
Weak:
Seeking a position as a bilingual
teacher where I could make a positive impact on students in your school
district.
Strong:
Experienced bilingual educator
dedicated to fostering education by creating a stimulating, nurturing,
and culturally-friendly environment for bilingual students. Keen
understanding of the importance of student assimilation and the need for
respect of their native upbringing. Adhere to new procedures and
commissioner regulations for LEP and adequately incorporate these
methodologies in a classroom setting to enhance learning.
Today's resumes must answer “why you?” Strong, powerful statements will
ensure that your resume does not end up in the “file me” pile.
Stand Out
Everyone who holds the same job title as you most likely has the
same job responsibilities. That is why it is imperative that your resume
sets you apart from all other bankers, sales managers, etc. out there.
This means your resume must be dynamic, grab attention, and offer unique
information.
Relax
Writing a resume is tough work. If it does not come easily to
you, don't be alarmed. You are not the only one. If you find presenting
yourself on paper properly difficult to do, consult resume writing books
or a professional resume writer. The job search process is taxing
enough. Don't allow words on paper to taint your approach to gaining a
job.
Certified in all three areas of the job search—Certified Interview
Coach ™ (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally
Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)—Linda Matias is qualified to assist you
in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover,
interview preparation, or resume assistance. She is also the author of
"How to Say It: Job Interviews" (Prentice Hall, August 2007). You can
contact Linda Matias at linda @ careerstrides.com or visit her Website
www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view
resume samples.
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