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During my job
search I read
dozens of books
and articles
took programs
and even sat at
the feet of two
of the most
experienced
Human Resource
professionals.
In a few
moments, you
will learn the
real keys to
standing out and
rising above the
norm. Stick to
the facts and
only reveal
information that
will encourage
the reader to
call you for an
interview. If in
doubt, leave it
out. Pay careful
attention to
this one.
The objective is
no longer a
practical
heading for your
resume. Bottom
line, don't
begin your
resume with an
objective
statement that
talks only about
your desires and
career goals.
Most Human
Resource
professionals
are overworked
and
understaffed.
The last thing
they care about
is what you
want. This is a
very important
resume writing
tip you can't
ignore.
HR professionals
are working to
meet tight
deadlines and
desperately want
to hire that
extra person to
make their lives
easier. When
they look at
your resume,
they want to
know one thing:
how will you
simplify their
lives?
Rather than a
seemingly
selfish
objective,
create a
powerful profile
summary that
demonstrates how
your skills and
their needs fit.
Review
these sample
profiles:
* Marketing
professional
with eight years
project
management
experience, plus
extensive hands
on experience in
data management,
inventory
control and in
obtaining
government bid
contracts.
* Computer
programmer with
expertise in
systems analysis
and design,
program
development,
troubleshooting
and equipment
repair.
* Office worker
types 65 wpm
with training
and experience
in general
clerical,
accounts payable
and receivable,
inventory
control and
multi-line phone
operation.
* Certified
teaching
professional
with twelve
years direct
instruction
experience,
classroom
management plus
extensive
training in
motivational
strategies
geared toward
special needs
students.
* Janitor with
fifteen years
experience in
commercial
janitorial work
plus direct
training in
plumbing and
staff
supervision.
Here is
a listing of the
other 6 items
that you should
avoid at all
cost. These
items should
never appear on
any resume at
any time.
No
Personal
Information
Leave off
anything related
to hobbies or
personal
interests. If it
doesn't relate
to employment it
doesn't belong
on a resume.
No
Personal
Pronouns
Do not use "I"
or "me" in a
resume. Sentence
structure is
typically very
short leading
with action
verbs. Sentences
like, "I was
responsible
for..." are not
used in a
resume. Instead,
the sentence
would begin
with,
"responsible
for..."
No
Family
Information
Don't use the
small space
available on
your resume to
list your
marital status
or family size.
No
Personal
Biographies
Leave off
anything that
could be used as
discriminatory
information.
Remember, the
people reading
resumes are not
initially
reading to
select, they are
reading to
eliminate. There
is no reason to
reveal your age
or any other
personal data.
The reader
should be
selecting
candidates based
strictly on
skills and
experience.
No
Reasons for
Leaving
If there is a
problem with a
former employer
and you left
under difficult
measures, you
cannot explain
the reason in
writing. Keep in
mind the resume
is to highlight
your
accomplishments.
Graphics
and Artwork
Writing a resume
using a computer
makes the task
quick and easy,
yet has also
created the
temptation to
make use of
clipart and
different fonts.
Resist! Your
resume will not
look clever or
original; it
will look like
an amateur
produced it and
will be tossed
aside.
Final
Tips: Forget
about trying to
create the
"perfect"
resume. Why?
1. Your resume
will never be
framed and hung
on a wall.
2. The employer
cares only about
their needs
being met. Don't
talk about your
wants, needs or
desires. Rather,
focus on how you
meet their needs
and solve their
problems. As Zig
Ziglar once
said, "When a
person goes to
the hardware
store to
purchase a
drill, they
don't want to
"buy a drill"
rather what they
want is 3
centimeter hole.
If they could
get the hole
without the
drill they would
do it." Makes
sense?
3. Focus your
resume to each
employer. Your
research tells
you exactly what
they are looking
for.
4. Specifics
sell! Clearly
outline results,
contributions,
and achievements
you've made in
your previous
positions that
directly benefit
the targeted
company.
Brian Stephenson
is the author
of, "Job Search
Boot Camp", the
most
hard-hitting,
step-by-step job
search course
that takes each
student by the
hand and shows
them how to
create powerful
resumes that get
results,
stunning cover
letters that
command
interviews, and
winning
interview thank
you letters that
get you hired?
For more
information on
the Job Search
Boot Camp
course, visit:
http://www.JobSearchBootCamp.com.
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