Friday, 24 June 2011

• 5 Hidden Secrets To Write A Resume

  Everyone that is trying to get a job right now knows that our economy is in shambles and has been since the beginning of the recession. Everyone is worried about money and finding a job is extremely limited right now. Becoming a college student can be even more bloodcurdling because not only would you have to face all the same challenges as everyone else, but you would also have to deal with not having any experiences which can be a huge problem when it comes down to writing a resume.

  After years of bouncing from job to job and dealing with the low budget economy, I have realized the first step in getting hired ultimately comes down to being able to get a job interview in the first place. This can be done by learning how to write a resume, but not just any resume..a resume that will automatically attract employers and hiring managers and literally encourage them to interview you.

  

  Seems too easy right? Well, not exactly!

  Below is a list of FIVE Hidden Secrets on how to write a resume and land a job interview:

  Learn How Hiring Managers/Employers Think: How would you persuade employers to interview you? How can you make yourself look like the best on paper so the employer will be convinced you are worth a job interview? Now this may seem tricky and it is, but you need to know exactly what the employer is thinking, what they are looking for and most importantly what they need for their business. You can do this by researching the company you would like to work for.

  Write With Their Needs In Mind: If you give an employer what they want, they will most likely listen to you. Now what does every employer want in a resume? Each company is different so it is your job to figure out what they want and deliver those needs into your resume. Hiring managers generally ask themselves a few questions:

  • Who cares if you did a similar job 10 years ago, technology and companies have changed dramatically in the last few years.
  • So what if you were fired for no explanation, I want to see what you are good at as an employer.
  • What's in it for me if I hire you?

  Hiring managers are looking over your resume for their own reasons, not yours. They could care less of what you want; they only care about what they want. Each employer, hiring manager are the same. Can you provide these answers? Consider this step a part of research also - this is an essential step on how to write a resume that in the end will nail your future employer's eyes to the page.

  Select The Format That Gets Results: A study was shown that the best resume format you should use is using the Accomplishment Based Resume because it gets you an interview.

  Learn How To Spice Up Your Accomplishments: This is where multiple 'non-writers' get stuck on and usually turn to a resume service Toronto. Instead try and learn how to write your resume with hypnotic text and learn how to build desire and emotion. Have your words paint a picture and tell a story of your previous successes. Real the employer in with benefits and curiosity and give them reasons or logic as to why they should consider interviewing you. When you are doing your research make sure you think what the hiring manager's emotional concerns are and talk to them in a way they cannot ignore. If you do this, it will make your resume look persuasive and hypnotic.

  Below are a few examples of a sentence in a persuasive and hypnotic way:

  Before:

  "Typed, cleaned, answered the phone, performed monthly reports"

  After:

  "Performed monthly reports on ranking analysis for clients that required assistance every month. Assisted email responses, distribution and payroll import. Performed duties as a receptionist."

  This is exactly how you would market yourself to the employers.

  Learn Resume Design Principles: Having a resume design that is both simple and professional is crucial if you want your resume to stand out among the masses - it has actually been proven too. The true key is to make your resume look inviting and easy to read.

  Use short paragraphs, bullet points and wide margins. Would you read a resume that is a solid block of text?..probably not. Make your resume attractive, no I am not saying get colourful paper with sparkles all over it - How you lay your resume out is a key factor how to write a resume which will actually make people like it even before they have read it.

  Whether you use these secrets or not, you need to go through your resume with these pointers in mind because chances are your resume will be put in the shredder before even being looked at. Look for places to rewrite, reformat or any other way to grab the reader's attention. As you absorb this info you will see that a resume is not just a piece of paper used to convey your work experiences - It is actually a marketing tool used to promote yourself to get a job interview.

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