Are you offering whole apples when they want applesauce? Green beans when they need bananas? Spoon feed exactly what the employer wants to get past the initial screening.
Quantify Accomplishments on Your Resume to Stand Out in a Crowd
So, you are convinced that accomplishments are important for your resume? Good! The next key step is to quantify your accomplishments. The point of your resume is to entice the reader to want to know more about you. Demonstrating how you stand out in a crowd by quantifying your accomplishments is a great way to […]
Accomplishments for Your Resume
Almost every resume I see reads like a laundry list of “stuff” the person has done at work. The problem is that everyone applying for the job you seek probably has a similar list of “stuff.” What makes you stand out? Why are you special – why do YOU deserve to win an interview and […]
Resume Tip – Be a Knight in Shining Armor!
Do you want to be a hero? Who doesn’t want to hire a knight in shining armor, ready to take on the problems of the day? When you focus on your resume, don’t just focus on you and what you offer. Remember to focus on the target – the potential employer. It is just as […]
Should You Hire Someone to Write Your Resume?
Have you looked at your resume lately? Really looked at it with a critical eye? Does it highlight your skills and accomplishments? Or, is it a laundry list of “stuff” you’ve done? Are you sure it demonstrates all that you have to offer a potential employer? Sure, you’ve shown it to your friends, maybe even […]