Here we go again – more resume information and suggestions. People do get tired of hearing it. But the amazing thing is that job seekers still are not listening! I have the privilege of being able to view many resumes on my job and it is amazing to see some of pathetic resumes on job seeker’s accounts.
So, this time I thought I would talk a bit more about the content of a resume. You know the in-between part that everyone hates to write. I have mentioned before that you should not use the word “responsible”. I know – I had it on my resume, also because it’s a common easy-to use word. However, when a recruiter or hiring company sees that word, your thirty seconds are up!
Responsible is not the only word that you should limit or totally delete from your resume. How about cross-functional? What does it even mean? Cross-functional wasn’t even listed in www.dictionary.com. Well, obviously, it means across functions as in across groups in different departments. So, instead of saying cross-functional, take a second to describe what you actually did.
What about problem-solver? There’s a good one. Well, what problem did you solve? What was the outcome? Say it in your resume instead of just indicating that you are a great problem-solver.
Your resume is a snapshot of you. When you write your resume, write it in everyday language. Actually, write it as you would describe yourself in an interview. After all, that’s what a resume is for – to get you in the door to that interview stage. So, please – take a look at your resume. Does it reflect you? Or is it mainly “corporate speak” – what you think they want to hear? Be yourself in your resume and let it do the speaking for you and the rest will follow!
By: Nancy Anderson, Staff Writer
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