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Key Issues in Resume Development
What does a great resume look like? A great resume is not all about looks and it is not merely a historical recitation of where you have gone to school, where you have worked and what your duties were while working at each job. It is not an after interview status sample. Nor is it a generic, template-based achievements resume with phrases that can be used by any person applying for any job.
Quite conversely, a resume, whether or not it was developed by a professional resume writer, should be thought of as your personal marketing brochure, and also a description of your achievements. If compared to a TV commercial, the ideal resume should capture and accentuate any and all aspects of your professional career that will inspire the hiring manager to buy your services. Take a look at some top-tier executive resume writer samples and you'll notice that the following characteristics will be present in a well-written resume.
Clear and concise
A potential employer should be able to scan the resume and quickly pick out a few phrases that directly stimulate his/her intrigue in you. Long-winded phrases will serve no purpose. Realistically, every job has a laundry list of responsibilities that one performed, but they cannot be conveyed in that matter on a resume. Pick a few vital responsibilities that correlate directly with the job you are applying for. Capitalize on those few responsibilities, and in a sense, express how that previous experience is applicable.
Intentions
If outstanding resume cover letters do not accompany your r?sum?, it is detrimental. The resume's opening paragraph will set the stage for how the hiring manager will view, and identify with your resume. Describe any unique abilities or circumstances that you bring to the table that may not fit clearly into the specific sections of your resume. This is your opportunity to intrigue the hiring manager, and to stimulate him/her to continue reading attentively.
Be humble yet forward
If space allows, certainly expand on any extracurricular achievements that will serve to describe the type of person you are overall. This gives the hiring manager a personal look into you as a whole versus simply what you have accomplished on a professional level. Include awards and honors received. Many times hiring managers may be sensitive to a certain cause or philanthropic purpose you have served. This allows him/her to identify with you on a more personal level, which is extremely important when they could conceivably be reading hundreds of resumes before yours. Moreover, this demonstrates that content quality is often more important than coming up with the perfect answer to the questions, "What does a resume look like?"
Lastly, incorrect grammar and punctuation will destroy an otherwise exceptional resume. While proofreading, verify that you have used the correct versions of the word you are expressing such as "to/too" and "their/there." If you have written concisely page count should not be a problem. Perform multiple proofreads on your resume prior to releasing it to the employer. Include manual spelling/grammar checks as well as electronic checks.
Paul Freiberger is President of Shimmering Resumes, a resume-writing, interview preparation, and career counseling service based in San Mateo, California. Paul is the author of several books and the winner of the Los Angeles Times book award. He offers resume writing services, job interview and job search campaign coaching nationwide. He can be reached at: Paul@shimmeringresumes.com, or, by phone at 877-796-9737.
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