In today’s job market is is imperative that the job seeker understand and incorporate the proper changes to their resume for the desired results. Unfortunately, while some things remain tried and true, this is no longer the case with resume writing as we once Knew it. What once was the standard format and typical resume, hand delivered or mailed to the prosepective employer, returning the desired results, is now outdated and ineffective. I have seen hundreds of resumes that all look alike, none distingushing itself from the others, and all ineffective. When I propose to the candidate the following question: “Why have you chosen to use this particular resume format and stlye?” , the answer is always the same, “This is what I was taught in college/graduate school”.
Well, the world has changed. Now more than 90% of all resumes are submitted on line (Right there is the number one change!) where they automatically go into an – Applicant Tracking System aka ATS. The most important necessities on that resume are the industry related key buzz words and the context in which they are used. They are going to aide in a higher scoring of your resume when scanned by the ATS. Next is a great format and presentation. If you want to get the best possible results, incorporate all of these in addition to adding a dash of conservative color to help your resume stand out and be remembered without being over the top. I always tell my customers that the packaging is as important as the goodies inside. No one wants to buy a diamond ring in a brown paper bag. Wrap it up in a beautiful box with ribbons and bows and you have a winner!
Let’s not forget that the introduction to a great resume is a great cover letter. Just as important, and perhaps even a bit more so. The cover letter should be personalized for each application and should include two to three strong bullet points from the resume, albeit, phrased differently and should match the color, format and style of the resume.
All of these changes will give you the results needed to further your career pursuits. So out with the old and in with todays resumes!
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To learn more about Mary DeLuca CPRW – President & Founder of Preferred Resume Group, LLC: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bestresumewriter
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