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| | | Article: | The Interviewable Resume | | | | By Linda Matias, CareerStrides.com
It is rumored that the only word William Shakespeare wrote on his resume was "Available." We'll probably never know if that is true. But it raises an interesting question. How much information is too much and how much is too little when dealing with resume copy?
The resume is a vital piece to any job search. As companies scramble to find the ideal candidate, they use the resume to screen candidates. Done right, a resume builds an instant connection with the reader and helps steer the course of the interview in your favor. If you submit a resume that piques the curiosity of the reader, he or she most likely will ask questions based on the information you provided on the resume as opposed to relying solely on a pre-packaged questionnaire. That's how you know you have an "interviewable" resume, when it assists in shaping the course of the interview.
The challenge is: How does one create an "interviewable" resume, one that isn't boring or sterile? How does one write a resume that motivates the reader to give you a call?
Write with the employer in mind
Cast aside the belief that the resume is about you - because it isn't. Though the resume is your "story", the heart of it should focus on the needs of the employer. When developing your resume give thought to the person who will be reading it. What are his or her immediate concerns? How will you be able to solve that person's problems?
Though it may be difficult to pin down a company's immediate concerns before an interview, the reality is that organizations recruit candidates for one of the following reasons: they need to replace an unproductive employee, a peak performer was promoted or left, or a new position has been created. A recruiter usually searches for a candidate who will produce certain results, one that is a skilled communicator and has a strong work ethic. If you are able to target your resume toward these key areas, you will, without a doubt, tap into the organization's concerns.
Choose your phrases carefully
Sentence starters and appropriate use of action words all determine whether the resume is "interviewable." Instead of using predictable phrases, think of ways to add punch to your resume. For example, instead of using "Increased sales by 250%..." write "Delivered a 250% increase in sales..."; instead of using "Ability to effectively..." write "Demonstrated ability to effectively..."; and instead of using "Reduced costs..." write "Slashed costs."
When your resume doesn't "sound" like all the others on the recruiter's desk, he or she will take notice. You will be remembered when your resume breaks the monotony of the recruiter's day. Guaranteed.
Have a consistent message
Don't try to become all things to all people. If you are a CEO, don't add a statement that indicates that you are willing to be a Business Manger. If you are a Sales Manager, don't indicate that you are willing to take on a position as a Customer Service Representative. Get the picture? Determine what you are selling (and looking for) before you put one word to paper.
Determine your major selling points
Though you may share the same job title with many other people, your accomplishments and how you carry out your responsibilities are what distinguishes you from other qualified candidates. Focus your resume on not only what you did but also how well you did it. By design, what makes you interviewable are the same strengths you need to market on paper.
Linda Matias, recognized as a career expert, brings a wealth of experience to the career services field. She has been sought out for her knowledge of the employment market, outplacement, job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume writing. She is President of CareerStrides and the National Resume Writers' Association. | Your resume in the right hands, at the right time. | Wouldn't it be nice to ensure your resume could be seen by the employers and recruiters that are currently hiring? One way to do that is to post your resume on all the top career sites where hiring managers search for resumes of candidates to fill their open positions. That's where a service like Resume Rabbit can help.
You enter your resume and job requirements just once - and in the time it takes to post your resume to just one job site, Resume Rabbit will instantly post your information on up to 75 top career sites. So, if you want to use the strategy of a successful job seeker, go to Resume Rabbit. | Resume critique and price quote -free | Not getting the interviews? Your resume might be the culprit. With the average employer spending less than 30 seconds scanning each resume they receive, your resume needs "The Right Stuff" to grab attention and get the interview. What is the Right Stuff? To find out, JobSeeker Weekly has arranged for its subscribers to receive a free resume critique and price quote from a certified professional resume writer, specializing in resumes for management level job candidates.
You'll not only find out what's right with your resume -- but more importantly, if it is actually preventing you from getting interviews. While the critique is free and valuable, you'll also learn how a professional writer might successfully re-vamp your resume and refine your job search strategies. This may just start making you money quicker than you think. To receive your free resume critique and price quote, follow this link. |
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