Aggressively Written Resumes
Resumes are a necessary evil that everyone hates writing. If you’re tired of mind-numbing hours trying to figure out how to make your work experience sound interesting, check out this article which has a few tips on how to write an aggressive resume. You might be surprised at the results!
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#1 Tip: Make Your Resume Meaningful and Relevant To The Job You’re Applying For
A resume is supposed to match up with the requirements of the position you are after. It needs to be skill-specific if it is for any type other than an entry level job, and tailor your experience accordingly. For example, if you're applying for a marketing role, your experience as a graphic designer won't be appropriate. If you're applying for an entry level position in sales, your experience as a project manager will be more relevant.
#2 Tip: No Inane "Catchy" Slogans
Resumes with phrases like "motivated and talented" are not sending the right message to employers. Instead, focus on what sets you apart from other candidates and make that clear to the reader.
Formal terms (e.g., constructive and proficient) also work well in resumes as they do not sound silly or unprofessional when included within the right context.
#3 Tip: Make Use Of The Space Given To You
Resume readers dont have a lot of time to wade through a long, rambling document. Therefore, keep it short and sweet. Employers want to see your qualifications at a glance, not spend the next half hour trying to figure out what you did for two or three jobs in the past that has absolutely nothing to do with the position you are applying for.
The best way to ensure your resume doesn't get thrown away is by using bullet lists and concise descriptions that don't waste time.
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About the Author:
David Jones is a professional who has been in the IT industry for more than 12 years. He can be reached at www.resume-resource.com or www.resume-resource.net .
Submitted by Eileen on Thu, 2007-11-15 01:52.
David,
I wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for your time in reviewing my resume. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with and I will definitely be recommending your services.
With kind regards,
Eileen - Australia. [no address provided]
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Dear David Jones: Thank you so much for all of your help. This is the first time I have ever put my resume out there and it is a relief to know that someone else has gone through it and is allowing me the chance to make changes, or consider different leads, as I move forward in my career. I am positive I will be creating more resumes as I continue to seek advancement in my position and will definitely be contacting you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK. [no address provided]
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Dear Mr. Jones; Thank you for your time and attention to my resume. Your feedback was extremely helpful. As a result of your review, I am able to draw upon additional appropriate resources that are more inline with the objectives and career path for which I am seeking employment.
Thank you again for your time and insight into my resume style and content, it has been immensely helpful.
Best Regards,
Terry - Seattle, WA. [no address provided]
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Hi David!
Thanks for your great feedback on my resume. I've decided to go with a friend's recommendation and plan to contact you again when I'm ready to get another review.
Best Regards,
Kim - Denver, CO. [no address provided]
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Hi David:
I have been meaning to write an email thanking you for the time and effort you put into my resume and cover letter. Your attention to detail is commendable. I also appreciated your honesty. I have never been faced with the dilemma of creating a resume apart from an actual job application, so my goal of a targeted and concise experience section was not necessarily what you would have recommended.
I did give the one page resume a try and fortunately, it was in response to an open position previously held that is quite relevant.
I am grateful for your insight. I know this will be very helpful in the future.
Best wishes,
Kathleen - Chicago, IL. [no address provided]
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Dear David Jones:
Your resume review has been of great help to me. I appreciate the time you took to read my resume and offer your advice. I have taken your advice and combined my sales and marketing experience into one group, "Internet Marketing". My technology skills are still a bit weak in comparison to sales, so I think that was not a problem. If a company is looking for a marketing person with technology skills as well, they will look deeper into my profile and see that I have relevant experience in both areas.
I think that by splitting up my skills into two different groups is the best approach for a successful resume.
Looking forward to hearing from you again,
John - Lincoln, NE. [no address provided]
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David - This is a follow up to my email message of April 2nd regarding the review of my resume. In the future I will be more careful in what I include and rather than be compulsive about lists and how to list them, I will just trust that they are good enough. My resume should really focus on what I can do, not how good (or bad) I am at doing it. I should leave that up to the person reviewing my resume.
Thanks again,
Will - New York, NY. [no address provided]
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Hi David Jones:
I would just like to thank you for all of your help with revising and editing my resume. I appreciate your comments and suggestions, especially on how I can further improve my resume and also thank you for your willingness to review my resume again in the near future.
Thanks again!
Joseph - Dallas, TX. [no address provided]
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Conclusion
Resume tips from Dave Jones, founder of Resume for IT and former CEO of a global media company. We're going to show you more helpful tips how to create a resume, what it means and how to use it professionally.What is a resume?A resumé is the conglomeration of everything that you have done in your life. Some people like to just write their name at the top and then give a lot of detail about their work history with the hopes that they will get an interview or they will be hired. But most people don't prepare themselves well enough for that moment when someone sends them an email or calls them with job offers and they are asked to produce their resumé as part of this process.