Building Resumes with Confidence
HOW NOT TO WRITE A BAD RESUME A Guide to Common Resume Writing
Mistakes to Avoid
WHAT TO EXPECTFor a really bad resume:
WRITE AS FAST AS YOU CAN
CREATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION
I FOCUS
SLAPDASH FORMATTING
TOO MUCH INFORMATION
Ms. or Mr. COUCH POTATO
OOOPS! FORGOT EXPERIENCE
POINTS for a SOLID RESUME THAT WORKS
WRITE AS FAST AS YOU CANWrite your resume in a hurry
Overlook spelling errors
Inaccuracies related to your background and experience
Omit Skills and Accomplishments
Show a lack of Creativity
WRITE AS FAST AS YOU CANDo not take the time for thought or
preparation
Speed gives the impression of a lack of interest
Just write as fast as you can! And Get It Done!
UNUSUAL CONTACT INFORMATIONUse a nickname for your resume
heading.
Include a colorful e-mail address describing a personal habit or
state of mind.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected].
I FOCUSWrite your resume in the first person
Use I with impunity
Focus on what is important to you
Disregard the needs of the employer
SLAPDASH FORMATTING
Write your resume just like all other applicants
Follow the pack in your presentation
Do not show imagination or creativity
Be afraid to be different or unique
Use a lot of abbreviations and commas
TOO MUCH INFORMATIONGives the appearance of being crammed
Write in a very small font making a resume difficult to read
Contains more information that the employer really wants to
know
And MORE INFORMATIONNot focused leaving little or nothing to the
imagination. Answers any and all possible questions an employer
could ask. An employer might ask, This is more information than I
really want to know. Why do I need to interview this applicant?
Ms. or Mr. COUCH POTATOWhere are your Accomplishments? What are
your Skills? Shows a lack of Initiative.Or the ability to make a
DifferenceOr the willingness to step or think out of the box.
OOOPS! FORGOT EXPERIENCEInsert the job description into your
resumeCopy the job summary into the body of your resume Reads like
a job descriptionUse Work History, Work Experience vs. Professional
Experience
A SOLID RESUME THAT WORKSCLARITY AND FOCUS
TIMEand THOUGHT
INSPIRED
PROFESSIONAL YET INSPIRED PRESENTATION
HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SKILLS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
CLARITY & FOCUSConvey the message for any prospective
employer Be Clear, Concise, and Communicate clearly your
Accomplishments, Skills and what you bring to your next job Focus
on the needs of your audienceNot a medium to express your needs or
expectationsAll about your future employer and the expectations and
what you bring to the table
AN INVESTMENTCrafting a good resume takes time, patience and
thought. Rome was not built in a day and neither will a good
resume. Writing a resume might take several days and might often
take weeks. Why? To give you time to remember what you have done,
reflect on your experiences and focus on where it is you want to
go.
INSPIRE YOUR AUDIENCEFirst impressions are important: your
resume is your introduction to a Recruiter or hiring manager. Be
professional, but be individual. Your resume should be easy to
read, easy for the reader to find your skills sets and
accomplishments and how they relate to the job to which you are
applying. Use spacing, bold lettering, and bullet points to
highlight your skills and accomplishments. The readers eye will
follow the use of spacing, bolding and bullets. Avoid italics as
this style may be difficult to read and de-emphasizes vs. an
emphasis.
HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SKILLSConvey with Conviction and
Enthusiasm:
What have you Accomplished?
How you have made a Difference in the workplace?
What you are most proud of?
What have been your most significant Contributions?
HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SKILLSWhich of your ideas have
been adopted at work?
List your Awards no matter how insignificant you may believe
them to be.
Awards and Recognition matter and is a great way to showcase
your talents and skills.
GOOD EXAMPLESNameAnywhere, Ca. 12345You Call Me
(Cell)[email protected] Call You (Home)
Legal Services Professional specializing in Litigation with
greater than ten (10) years experience within global legal
environments including Go Here and Went There with the proven
ability to optimize legal services with application of reliable and
consistent administrative support. Exercises independent judgment
and decision-making abilities with discretion and confidentiality.
Recognized for an ethics-oriented and professional working style
applied to wide-ranging responsibilities with accuracy and
effectiveness.
ACCOMPLISHMENTSExecuted practice management software to
accurately capture sensitive and crucial information related to
case management, financial reserves and resource allocation.
GOOD EXAMPLEMIKE SOMEBODYSome Place, USA| 123-456-7891 |
[email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALOPERATIONS |
HUMAN RESOURCES | FACILITIESPerformance-driven Administrative
Assistant professional with expertise in providing support services
to multiple internal client groups including Human Resources,
Operations, Finance, and Facilities. Demonstrated commitment to
organizational objectives within a highly competitive and rapidly
changing work environment. Trusted as an advisor to management and
employees with the ability to respond to urgent situations in a
professional and understanding manner.Outstanding ability to plan
and execute assigned projects without direct supervision. KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXAMPLEYour NameSomewhere, Ca. 12345| 123-456-7890 |
[email protected] SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT |
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Business-focused Organizational Development Professional with
extensive experience guiding Executive Leadership in diverse
industries including Retail and Healthcare. Optimizes the
performance capacity of employees in consultation with
organizational leaders then exceeding business goals.Outstanding
communicator who excels in the facilitation of small-to-large group
collaboration and involvement of all stakeholders to implement
changes effectively. Leader in the development and management of
Human Resource programs targeting key business initiatives then
aligning processes with human capital.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTSPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Revitalized Performance
Management system to include on-going performance feedback
embracing peer reviews as an integral component to the process.
THOUGHTSProfessionalism is a universal quality that if you
possess, will move you forward on whatever path life leads you.
Your resume can be the means to a more professional you.
"The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit
yourself to it." Mack R. Douglas
RESUME 911Marcia [email protected]
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