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How to generate interviews even in a down
economy
Are you struggling to write a great resume? Do you wonder why
recruiters are not calling back?
If so, you're not alone. Most people have no idea how to write
an effective resume and, as a result, miss out on
the best jobs.
The good news is that if you rework your resume, you will be streets
ahead of your competition - and in this economy,
that's priceless.
In this article, I'm going to teach you 3 resume writing principles
that will transform your resume into a recruiter
magnet and immediately put you ahead of your competition.
Resume Writing Principle #1 - It's Not About You!
That seems counter-intuitive, right? If it's your resume, it must
be about you. But actually, that's the wrong focus.
Your goal is to make an employer want to talk to you. In order
to do that, you have to focus on his or her needs,
rather than your own. That means that the whole focus
of your resume changes from 'explaining what I have
done in my career' to 'showing how I can add value
in my next position.'
In other words, you take the focus off yourself and place it onto
the employer.
Resume Writing Principle #2 - Feel Their Pain
This relates to the first point - companies hire to meet a need.
To write an effective resume, you must understand
what that need is and then address it.
This may mean you need to do some research into the company, the
industry or the field. If you already hold a similar
position, you will already know what the issues
and concerns are.
(If you'd like more detailed information about how to identify
and address employer issues, so that your resume
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Resume Writing Principle #3 - Demonstrate Value-Added
Don't write a resume that just recites your career history and
responsibilities. this is the surest way to look
and sound just like everyone else. Instead, focus
on the impact you have made in each position.
How have you added value? How is the company better off because
they hired you. What have they done that they wouldn't
have done without you?
By demonstrating how you have added value in the past, you show
that you will add value in the future.
Putting it All Together
To get an idea of how this works, check out our gallery
of free resume samples. Each one demonstrates these 3 principles
in action.
If you need more help, we've pulled together a great collection
of resources for you.
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Finally, if you're thinking about hiring a professional resume
writer, take a look at my article Choosing
a Resume Writer. A professionally written resume is a very wise
investment - as long as you are careful about making the
right choice of writer.
You are also very welcome to visit our
Blue Sky Resumes website and learn more
about our professional services.
I hope you find this site helpful and I wish you every success
with your new resume and your job search!
Louise Fletcher
President, Blue Sky Resumes
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