The Best Resume Format
Saturday July 4, 2009
When it comes to choosing a resume format, one size doesn't fit all. There are a variety of different types of resumes and there really isn't one best resume format. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, or a combination resume, and, regardless of which type of resume you choose, be sure it is a customized resume - specific to the job you are interested in.
Generic resumes don't work anymore. Instead, your resume needs to clearly show the employer why you should be selected for an interview.
Here's more advice on how to write a resume including choosing a type of resume, using resume templates, resume writing tips, and where to get help with resume writing.
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Comments
Most resumes are Tombstones…what I do/did not what I accomplished! A good interviewer will look upon an applicant as a potential asset and as such will compare the return that potential asset will deliver VS other uses for the resources available. A resume with solid, supportable and quantifiable accomplishments will provide an indication of the value that you would bring to the organization. Unless your resume provides the content in support of your candidacy not only will you not get the interview but will face months of frustration in trying to get in the door for an interview.
The discipline required to develop the quantified accomplishments will also provide solid content for the interview and will differentiate you from most other candidates that have no idea how to build the value necessary to close the sale.
Bill Shambrook
http://www.careersuccessnet.com
I understand the need for quantifiable evidence of the claims made on a resume. Anyone can claim anything and since lying does not seem to be a moral problem anymore, employers have to have supporting evidence to weigh in the claims. However, my past employers have a confidentiality agreement and I am not allowed to take computer printouts of records or emails that would back up my claims. Also, HR will only verify salary, title and dates of employment and will not comment on job performance.
So, how is one supposed to acquire quantifiable evidence of professional accomplishments?