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You can create a laser-sharp Resume quite easily for every situation or job application. So don't even start to think you can get away with a one-size-fits-all approach.
In today's competitive job market you need to produce a laser sharp CV or Resume that is tailored to the specific job and to clearly demonstrate how you will benefit any particular company that you agree to work for.
When you get to the time you are sending your Resume to potenial employers, what you DON'T want to say to the reader is:
"I need a job, please help me";
What you DO want your Resume to say is:
"I respect your organization; and have skills and experience which could benefit you".
Your CV or Resume must be capable of answering the obvious questions about you and
it's too late if you wait until you get to the interview before you show them how good you are. This is a much too risky tactic - you might never get there! So use these pages to get yours right. Everyone can find a sample of a well-written resume to fit their career needs at the
Ultimate Resume Writing Guide which comes complete with a brilliant selection of 27 free Resume samples you can use.
Here are a few things to think about.
How long is your CV or Resume?
The ideal length is two to three pages and no more than one page for the covering letter.
Your Resume will have maximum impact with two pages of specific and relevant information. Two well laid out pages are worth 10 times more than 5 pages of detailed information which will not get read.
You must make it easy for the reader to find what they need when they read your CV or Resume. Most recruiters only scan initially for about 10 seconds – if they don’t see what they want you’re out of the game. Get them interested and they will read on.
Get the right information in the right order
The most important part of your Resume is the first page. The reader needs to see immediately what you are selling and how they can get hold of you. Too many job hunters hide their contact details at the end of the document and others often omit details like age and marital status which should only be at the end.
What valuable skills have you put up to interest them?
Have you clearly identified your level of expertise and competence iyour chosen field and sector?
A short highlighted section of “Key Skills & Achievements” can cover a lot of ground for you.
Could you do any more to convince and reassure your reader that an investment in your skills is a good choice?
If you have an impressive but meaningless job title – change it to convey its real meaning. At interview you can explain “my actual job title was…”
The sell is vital in terms of Resume writing so use the tips here and make sure that yours is the one they want to read.
Detailing your education
How long is your education section? Do you doubt your skills and expertise so much? Don't list every qualification you have ever gained.
Never include minute details such as your driving licence number and your piano examinations!!
Qualifications are a vital part of your credentials but remember that employers are looking for candidates who possess commercial awareness as well. So keep this section to the factual details and demonstrate your commercial value in the skills and capability section. Otherwise just give the qualification gained, the educational establishment and the date.
The emphasis is always on what you have achieved and not on the date.
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies don't need to go on your Resume. Why would the new employer be interested anyway?
Try to make sure that your Resume has a personality and does not just look the same as everyone else.
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