As we start to round out this year and look towards the next, I thought it’d be helpful to share a series of key concepts for job search and resume writing success. Some may be a review while others new to you. I hope you find them helpful if you’re in the midst of a search now or considering starting one in the new year.
A Strong Resume Makes It Easy for an Employer to See How You’d Fit In.
Generic resumes don’t attract employer attention. Instead, you need to show an employer how you can add value to their company.
You need to customize your tool for the job. You wouldn’t use a hammer to tighten a screw, would you?
The same resume can’t be used to apply for different jobs. For example, the same document can’t work for both an elementary teaching position and a job in sales. Figure out what the key components of the job are, and then showcase how you can do those things in your resume.