Getting Your Foot in the Door

Whether you are a new graduate, quit or were laid off from your last job or are ready to embark on another journey after a hiatus of not working you MUST have a resume. Your resume is a synopsis of you and how your skills and experiences will benefit the potential employer.

Some people have the misconception that their resume gets them the job. This is not the case. Your resume is only the first step. If you have a good resume you will move onto step two, the interview. If you have a bad resume you will be stuck at step one and then wonder what is wrong with you. Having a well communicated resume is your key to getting your foot in the door!

 I have been a headhunter for 18 years. I am not exaggerating when I say I have read tens of thousands of resumes.  To be honest, there a very few resumes that come across my desk that really catch my eye.

Every Human Resources Manager, recruiter and employer has there own preferences when it comes to resumes. One type of formatting might draw in one person while the same type repels another. So, how do you get it right so your resume will be considered?

My suggestions to you are simple:

1) Select a formatting style that is easy to read.
2) Include a short summary of your job duties with each past position and any particular awards or increase in production that was a direct result of you being in that position.
3) Do not turn your resume into a book. When an employer has a position to be filled, they are going to be looking at a lot of resumes. The faster they can get through them the better. Use keywords to highlight your skills and experiences as it is relevant to the position you are applying for.
4) Spell Check your resume! You would think this is a given but I can't count how many resumes I have seen with errors. Having misspelled words or bad grammar in a resume will result in a negative opinion of you.

For a more in-depth look at how to write a successful resume check out my eBook.

Available at: 
http://www.resume-ebook.com

Here's what you will learn from its 65 info packed pages:

• The Basics — why do you need a resume?
• General DO's and DON'Ts.
• Do you need an "Objective" statement and why?
• What are some of the pitfalls in the "Job Experience" section?
• What do you put in the "Skills" section?
• Several different samples of Resume Outlines included.
• And a special Bonus section on "Finding the Perfect Job".

-Mya

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