There is good news and bad news about resumes. The good news: Resumes are powerful marketing tools that can open doors to exciting job opportunities. The bad news: Resumes are powerful marketing tools and are usually the first – and maybe only – glimpse an employer gets of you.
In my experience, people who feel the most confident about their resumes demonstrate plenty of results (both quantitative and qualitative), position themselves for the job the want NEXT, and have little trouble lifting the words from the page and effectively promoting themselves during an interview. In other words, they really know themselves from their accomplishments to where they are headed next.
If you aren’t getting the interviews you want, you should assess your resume to determine if it truly markets you and your good work in the strongest possible way. So take out your resume and get to work! Here are some guidelines to help you:
- Does my resume reflect results instead of just listing job responsibilities?
- Does my resume have a powerful summary that introduces a reader to who I am and what I offer so that they continue to read the rest of my resume?
- Does my resume reflect a progression in my career and do I demonstrate how I have developed and how my skills have impacted organizations?
- Do I have volunteer activities, leadership roles, community work, and professional memberships on my resume to further demonstrate my skills and abilities?
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