The Thing About Resumes

by Kassandra McGhee on August 24th, 2010

Your resume is a marketing tool that presents your qualifications to a prospective employer. The thing about resumes is they must "speak" to an employer's needs and how you are the right person to meet them!

Here are a few tips about making your resume a winning one:

1-  Know Yourself

Review the job description and highlight how you qualify for the position. Assess your skills, experience and training/education and why they make you valuable to the employer. Focus on key contributions you have made to previous employers and organizations. 

 2-  Know The Employer

Research the company to obtain information regarding their product(s), location, leadership, etc. This will help you further tailor your resume to include how you are a good fit for the company.  

3-  Pay Attention To Detail

Review your resume for formatting, grammar, punctuation, content and overall presentation. Have another person evaluate your resume and compare it to the qualifications in the job description. 

4-  Sell, Sell, Sell

Make your case for hire!  Your resume should tell an employer why you are qualified and how you can help the company excel!

 

Remember these resume tips and you are sure to be heading towards your career goal!

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