Resume Examples Archive
I assessed a resume today of a job seeker focused on the past and not the present. The candidate came from a very good school and had an excellent track record. Below is an outline the information in the resume, with identifying information omitted:
I ran into a great article this morning showing how to customize a resume for a specific job. Louise Fletcher at Blue Sky Resumes shows a resume before and after customization.
Your resume should be structured in a series of sections, with the most important at the top and the least important at the bottom. Selecting the most important sections is an important decision. Many job seekers prioritize information based on the significance to them. Unfortunately, what is
Six accomplishments taken from the resumes of global sourcing professionals, along with an assessment of the effectiveness of the accomplishment in selling the candidate’s potential.
The verbs you use set the tone for your resume. Strong action verbs convey a track record of accomplishment. Weak passive verbs convey mediocrity and a lack of success. If you want to make a good impression, use verbs that present your experience in a strong positive
I have written a number of times about the importance of providing a minimum amount of information in a resume. There are certain elements that need to be included for the document to be a resume. I read another resume recently that omitted a key piece of
Continuing from yesterday, I have four more sales accomplishments from resumes showing how some job seekers attempt to demonstrate their success.
Your accomplishments provide the sizzle that will get a hiring manager excited about your resume. They demonstrate your performance and your potential. The stories of your successes often are the most remembered details in an interview. This makes it essential to present strong accomplishments in your resume
Your resume should convey information quickly and efficiently. To do this, organize information in a simple, easy to follow format. Don’t make is confusing and don’t break up the information into pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. This may seem obvious, but it wasn’t for the person that wrote the resume I
I reviewed a resume of a supply chain professional that failed to prioritize the content of their resume. The result was a confusing resume that didn’t create a solid picture of the job seeker. The problem was not the content. The content was fine. It was the
