RESUMES
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Transferable Skills
Top Resume Strategies
FOUR BASIC RESUME FORMATS
100
To address the specific employer’s needs
What is the purpose of the resume?
100
This section is a practical section that gives the reader straightforward contact information.
What is a header
100
Writing, speaking, listening, using tools like email appropriately
What are communication skills
100
Make it easy for employers to pick you. Communicate who you are, what you offer, and what makes you different from other applicants.
What is to sell yourself and your brand
100
A clean style, using bulleted sections of information
What is the Laundry List Resume
200
HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION
What is 30 seconds or less
200
This section replaces the traditional objective with a more powerful statement.
What is the Headline and Summary
200
Analysis, problem-solving, strategic planning, decision-making
What are critical thinking skills
200
Skills are a major selling point that sets you apart from other job seekers. Make sure you know yours.
What is to identify your transferable skills.
200
Is designed to highlight past performance or duties, without regard for the chronological order. For this reason, it is frequently used by people trying to break into a new industry or to re-establish themselves in an old industry.
What is the functional resume
300
The length of a resume
What is 1 page anything over 2 pages won’t be read
300
For a powerful resume that matches an employer’s needs, it’s essential to communicate your ....
What are SKILLS AND ABILITIES
300
Organized, motivated, responsible, reliable
What are good self management skills
300
The specific words you use in your resume are critical for communicating your value, both electronically and in print.
What is to use keywords effectively.
300
Each section or job starts with a summary, followed by bulleted points which may be arranged in sub-sets.
What is the outline resume
400
A GREAT TRUTH regarding a resume
What is 50% OF THE TIME YOUR RESUME WILL LOSE IT’S FORMATTING
400
In this section, you list what you accomplished that’s relevant to your current job target.
What is your WORK EXPERIENCE
400
Understanding, diplomatic, discreet, supportive, assertive
What are good Interpersonal Skills
400
Anyone can list duties and responsibilities, but accomplishments give you credibility. They also help your resume come alive.
What is highlight your accomplishments.
400
A style favored by upper management, the paragraph resume arranges information in large blocks of text.
What is the paragraph resume
500
Since there is a good chance your resume will be reduced to text or entries on a computerized form, emphasis can only be show in two ways
What are Placement and Volume
500
This section is an essential part of your resume. But the emphasis you give it depends on your goals and the stage you are at in your career.
What is Education Section
500
Skills we can use across different fields and jobs, are often the most difficult to identify. That’s because they often aren’t as obvious as our more specific job-related skills.
What are transferable skills
500
THIS ALLOWS YOU TO MOVE THINGS AROUND, EXCLUDE SOME DETAILS OR HIGHLIGHT SPECIFIC POINTS FROM YOUR PAST
What is using a resume as a marketing tool
500
A great resume:
What is Grabs the attention of employers and recruiters Sells your strongest skills and accomplishments Shows why you’re a potential match for a position or project Communicates both your current capabilities and future potential Helps you take the next step in your career And most importantly, gets you the interview!
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