tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73168952881536579132024-03-13T00:26:04.683-04:00HResumesMom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-45972115337881402932012-06-02T10:56:00.000-04:002012-06-02T10:56:39.923-04:0010 Things You Should Never Have On Your ResumeI just read a great article on Salary.com on <strong><u>10 things you should never have on your resume</u></strong> and it is worth reading if you are sending out resumes because so many of my clients have had these items on their resumes prior to us reformatting it. <a href="http://www.salary.com/10-things-to-never-put-on-your-resume/">http://www.salary.com/10-things-to-never-put-on-your-resume/</a>Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0Bradenton, FL, USA27.4989278 -82.574819427.4425893 -82.6537834 27.5552663 -82.4958554tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-86842421766977140452012-05-18T08:24:00.000-04:002012-05-18T08:24:16.009-04:00Most important at the top!!!Do not forget to write your most important credentials at the top of your resume. Many people write job descriptions in their resume and end up putting the most important in the lower sections of their job descriptions. Prioritize them by importance, impressiveness and relevance to the job you want. Remember, you do not have to list everything you do, only what it important for the job you are applying to.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-38605801460591823072012-04-04T20:12:00.002-04:002012-04-04T20:16:12.362-04:00Great Job Search Engine for Real Estate ProfessionalsI found a really great job search engine (new to me) but I love it so far for anyone out there in REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. Although it is geared more to Commericial Real Estate professionals/executives you might find other tips on there to help you in your search. It is : <a href="http://www.selectleaders.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.selectleaders.com/</a> If you have used it, please let me know what you think! I would love some feedback and I wanted to pass on the information! JodyMom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-1720536898121655542012-04-02T14:12:00.004-04:002012-04-02T14:34:18.113-04:00March Madness!I wanted to reassure job seekers that in March of 2012, my clients have had the fastest results in finding jobs than any other month in the past 3 years. It is probably a combination of having the right tools (cover letter, resume and the knowledge how to accurately apply for a position) and that the job market is improving! I am so happy to see so many client's having success. Last week a client found a job within 1 week which is the fastest turnaround yet! So congrats Sally for using all the tools we worked on and I couldn't be happier for you!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-4897967809859979772012-02-12T08:29:00.000-05:002012-02-12T08:30:37.423-05:00Get Hired!I just read in a recent study by “Startwire” that 50% of company hires were applicants who applied within the first week of the posting and approximately 75% of all hired candidates applied within three weeks of the job posting. What does this mean...the first quarter is typically one of the busiest quarters for hiring so you want to move fast on those jobs you see online!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-42676680623970985252011-08-16T16:09:00.004-04:002011-08-16T16:16:09.791-04:00The Word Resume..In Your Resume !!!One simple tip for your resume is to actually put the word "<strong><em>RESUME" </em></strong>in your resume because if a hiring manager or a resume applicant scanner was to pull or google a certain type of resume often they put in something like " Controller's Resume". I read recently, it just gives you that one more simple way of getting noticed. I usually put it on top of page 2 when I create a resume and it reads : RESUME (Page 2). I put it directly under the name!
<br />Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-73632847731297930512011-07-01T14:24:00.003-04:002011-07-01T14:32:19.672-04:00Understanding Your Target Audience In Writing A ResumeWhen writing a resume, it is critical to understand your target audience. By pinpointing at least 3 key things that your target audience would need to know about your ability and how it relates to what they are seeking in the position, you are creating a more strategic resume. I always recommend to put this on the very top of your resume. Not in a objective statement but in a career profile summary. Keep it short and concise. If you would like a free review of your resume to ensure it is strategic, please email me at <a href="mailto:jodyhughes4@gmail.com">jodyhughes4@gmail.com</a>Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-75817509272462583472011-06-14T19:42:00.004-04:002011-06-14T19:51:27.500-04:00Resume Discount and Monthly Promotion Give Aways!<strong>*Special promotion* </strong><br /><br />Once we hit 225 Fans on our company <a href="http://http//www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1494720321#!/pages/HResumes-Resume-Writing-and-Human-Resources-by-Jody-Hughes/124485377619027">FaceBook Fan Page</a>, I will be giving away a <strong>free service</strong> that could lead you to your new career! Send this out to all your friends, family and associates, graduating students. Anyone that needs help with their career search such as resume writing, interview coaching, cover letters & more. Become a fan and <strong>you could be the next winner</strong>. Watch us daily! I will be running this promotion monthly with values ranging from $40.00-$225.00! I will be announcing it on FaceBook, so please stop by and become a fan as well as more tips and information on resume writing services! Thank you, Jody<br /><br />If you have problems with the link, just go to FaceBook and Search for : HResumes - Resume Writing and Human Resources by Jody Hughes<br />As always wishing you the very best!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-72256726521052632992011-01-22T21:45:00.004-05:002011-01-22T21:56:03.759-05:00Take Time To Study The Organizations WebsiteWhen creating a resume or cover letter, make sure you <strong>STUDY THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE!</strong> It will give you insight tips on what they value, their mission statement, their goals essentially what they are looking for in a employee. Some websites even have valuable videos that you can study. By learning what the company is focused on and their BUZZ words, it will equip you to market yourself more strategically on your resume. Anytime a client asks me to write a resume, I always ask them to please suggest one organization that they would like to submit a resume to. That way I can create a strategic resume for them, giving them the cutting advantage and it also is created to allow them to make changes to it as they apply to each position.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-28955943437122165372011-01-20T20:23:00.003-05:002011-01-20T20:30:35.370-05:00NBC news just released an article that stated for 2011 "the smartest job seekers create essentially a new resume for each job opening, going so far as to take keywords out of actual job descriptions and working them into their resume", stated NBC news. Are you doing that for your search? It really makes sense if you stop to think about it. Not only do many organizations have applicant tracking systems where they pull resumes from key wording but once it gets into the hiring manager hands, they want to see a resume that point out to accomplishments that are specific to the job opening and to you as a professional! If you need help with your resume so that it is structured with key wording, please contact me ASAP!!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-15099338299225110692011-01-11T22:24:00.005-05:002011-01-11T22:37:02.138-05:00Get Your Email Right! Be ProfessionalI know this sounds very basic but I have seen so many resumes of individuals that put CRAZY, UNPROFESSIONAL emails on their resumes that they are sending to potential employers! As a former recruiter the first thing I see at the top of the resume is how to contact them and if it was a weird email, I would always hesitate. Please, be professional with this. You will not be taken seriously if you do not have a email, voicemail or answering machine and please make that professional ( don't have kids singing in the voicemail or something corny like that)! It is always a good idea to ditch the "cute or funny" email address and make it professional with something like just your name, you can go to GMail or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hotmail</span> to create a free account for your resumes.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-3082177190292883202010-10-01T15:06:00.003-04:002010-10-01T15:22:20.665-04:00Do I Need A Electronic Resume?Have you ever tried to cut/paste your resume into the body of an email or paste it on a online application, only to find it looks unorganized and nothing like your resume? <br /><br />With recent technological advances it is important to be sure you have a "Electronic Resume" on hand if an organization should request that type of resume. The reason they do this is because this format allows the organization to search, store and select from a large database of resumes by entering key words, experience and education they are seeking. Also, you will see many job search engines that allow you to paste your resume rather than allowing you to upload your document. <br /><br />** I want to point out- if any organization or job search engine allows you to upload with a PDF - DO IT!! It allows the resume to be viewed exactly how you created it! <br /><br />To make a electronic resume, you can create it in a plain text ( the file etension .txt) or rich text format (.rtf) . That way the document formatting can not be stripped out by e-mail readers and without formatting errors.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-9894199006052065322010-06-13T14:36:00.004-04:002010-06-13T14:49:23.826-04:00Words That Are In Your Resume Are Critical !Make sure that you always have actions words in your resume such as: Spearheaded, <strong>Collaborated, Championed, Awarded, Facilitated</strong>..... rather than just writing words that are most common such as Participates, Handled, Provided.<br /><br />This is a great site that shows thousands of <a href="http://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htm">Action Words</a> that you can apply to your resume.<br /><br />Avoid long sentences, shorten them with bullets.<br /><br />Do not list references on a resume - most employers know that they are going to ask for these and that you will supply them once they get to that point in the hiring process. <br /><br />Always have a title under your name header that uses the words that are described in the job description and PLEASE ensure that it matches your experience. An example would be to center the words: "Sales & Executive Business Operations Professional" or "IT Sales Management". This will ensure immediately, the first thing they see is what you can do! <br /><br />Never put hobbies on your resume or personal information! Also, unless you are directly out of school without alot of experience, it is not necessary to include your GPA or sororities...etc....Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-80292675660649088192010-03-13T16:40:00.002-05:002010-03-13T16:50:33.205-05:00PAY ATTENTION TO KEY WORDSWhether you are writing your first resume or updating an older one, remember to stop and think about which key words to add to your resume. You could get lost in the sea of applications if you do not make your qualifications and key words pop out to the hiring managers.<br /><br />To do this, focus on the open job announcement's "QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS". This may take some time because it is important to have the resume geared exactly for the open position!<br /><br />Your resume needs to pass that initial scan test from hiring managers and recruiters. From my human resources and recruiting experience, the first thing that is looked at when scanning the resume is "the qualifications". Showing that you are qualified will help you make it to the next step in reviewing your resume - you do this with key words! You want to ensure the critical information jumps out off the page!<br /><br />If you would like a free review of your resume, I would be happy to look at and give you feedback.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-74035554564728167902010-01-08T07:33:00.003-05:002010-01-08T07:44:44.470-05:00Thank You Follow Up Letter- Is It Necessary?Now that you have succeeded with a phone interview/email interview/ or face to face are you wondering if you should send a thank you letter? <strong>YES...YES..YES....</strong><br /><br />The number one reason that you should send one immediately within 48 hours of the interview is because it BRINGS YOUR NAME and qualifications back in the frontline of the hiring manager!<br />Writing a thank you follow up letter also gives you an opportunity to clarify anything that you discussed and highlight any useful detals that you may have forgotten to mention.<br />It shows that YOU WANT THE JOB and it also puts you one step ahead of anyone who does not send one.<br /><br />Sending a thank you letters shows initiative, follow through and professionalism- everything a hiring manager and organization want to see!<br /><br />If you need additional assistance with this, please do not hestitate to contact me!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-89049291883087760062009-11-13T15:53:00.004-05:002009-11-13T16:06:08.972-05:00Resume Tip For Font SizeI can't tell you how many resumes I have seen and currently see when the font size is too small, thus making it challenging to read a resume. As a previous hiring manager in Human Resources, I typically only took about 5 seconds to first glance over the resume- sometimes 10 seconds MAX before I decided if it the candidate was going to go any further in the process. One of the largest mistakes people make is making their font size smaller to fit everything on the first page. As a rule of thumb font should never be smaller than 11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ideal would be</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">font size 12 </span>as it is easy to read. Always keep your type of font the same such as all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Arial</span> or Times New Roman. I would recommend also making your name at the top stand out in 16 font size because it grabs the hiring manager's attention verses trying to make it jazzy or funky to stand out. Last but not least - do not use a lot of italics and underlining!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-65379836038032810832009-08-31T12:26:00.003-04:002009-08-31T12:39:33.115-04:00Submitting Resumes via EmailIf you are seeking a new career and you do not see a position advertised online or in the paper, it is time to take the next step and proactively market your resume. I have a quick tip that will help you get started with this process if you are new to marketing your resume.<br /><br />Always research online or call the company to get the name of the hiring manager for the department in which you would like to work with. Company websites usually have the "About Us" page with links to different departments and names of contacts. Once you have a name, type the name into a Google.com search. Most likely, you will find some contact information through one of the search results.<br /><br />If you cannot get their email but you have their name, try to call the front desk and ask for their email. I also always recommend when you send your online application or resume electronically and if you feel "unsure" if the hiring manager received it, send it both via fax and regular mail!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-91314072631354504672009-07-29T13:45:00.005-04:002009-07-29T14:02:20.424-04:00Top Interview TipI want to encourage everyone who gets an interview to make sure you dress your absolute BEST! I always recommend wearing a pant suit (black, tan or navy) or if you can not, try invest in a plain pair of black wide leg dress pants for females and dressy black pants for men ( You can always wear them at other important functions in your life). Even if the work environment is not a "suit" type of place, you want to impress. I remember at an HR training course, they said when someone comes to an interview, that will most likely be the very best you will see them! If you think about it, that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">probably</span> is true. Five years ago, maybe even 3 years ago it was always recommended to dress according to "the organizations dress code" for the interview. However, the economy has changed everything about the interview process. So once you get that interview...make sure you look nice, clean and dressed professionally. Another quick tip...always wear closed toe shoes and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>keep cologne to a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">minimum. <span style="font-weight: bold;">As you meet the interviewer greet them with a warm smile, </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> initiate a firm hand shake and look directly in their eyes! </span>First impression is everything!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-46854392646901094462009-07-20T12:00:00.003-04:002009-07-20T12:31:58.234-04:00Chronological or Functional Resume?Another tip I would like to offer everyone is the explanation of the different resume formats. There are three different resume formats. Chronological, Functional and a combination of both.<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">A Chronological Resume</span> will describe who you are but the main section of the resume will show your work history with the most recent position listed first. Most employers, recruiters and hiring managers prefer this type of resume because it is easy to read and clearly defines the type of positions you have held with dates.<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">A Functional Resume </span>will focus more on your accomplishments, experiences and skill set rather than the traditional format of listing job positions first. This type of format is excellent when you are changing careers or entering a new field. <br /></li><li><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">A Combination Resume </span>will combine both formats above. This a excellent type of format but please be advised, if this is not done by a professional resume writer it can look messy and confusing so my recommendation when using this format would be to research samples and seek advice. It can make a very bold and creative statement, thus selling you and getting the interview, however it can be tricky.</li></ul>I like to use all three depending on the clients situation. No matter which format you may choose, as I talked about below you do not just want to ever write your work history...always be creative and write all your accomplishments rather than your responsibilities! <br /><br />I wanted to share with you an example of <span style="font-weight: bold;">a quick success story in carefully writing a resume. </span>My mom who is just re-entering the job market after essentially taking off 15 years to raise all her children asked me to write her resume for her last week. Of course the pressure was on...this was my MOM and I wanted it absolutely perfect!! All my heart and soul went into this. We really targeted all her past working accomplishments she had when working with GE and I also focused on the accomplishments and difference she has made in all her charity organizations she stayed active in. I felt we made a resume that sold who she really was and it was strategic. In her case it was a Chronological Resume. Her resume was finished last week and I am happy to report she had her first interview today with a bank in the finance department working on spreadsheets and administration! Keep your fingers crossed she gets the job!! I feel this goes to show, even in this market, whatever your experiences may be ..you can get a interview with the right resume!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-36107647982634122902009-07-15T12:38:00.001-04:002009-07-15T12:49:34.077-04:00WHAT A RESUME IS NOT!From my experiences working as a recruiter and a human resources manager, I feel the biggest mistake individuals make when writing a resume is that they think of their resume as a "history <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"></span>of their past or as a personal statement. Yes, most of the content of may resume should be focused on your job history however; the intention of a resume is to create interest, to sell yourself to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">persuade</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">the</span> employer to call you! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Currently</span>, in 2009, research is showing that typically only one interview is granted for every 200 resumes received by the average employer. Leaving them approximately ten to 20 seconds reviewing the resume! My point is....it is time to get <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">creative</span> and build a resume specific for the job!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-92050810979294210072009-06-24T15:22:00.005-04:002009-06-24T16:05:31.229-04:00FAVORITE JOB SEARCH ENGINESMany of my clients that I write resumes for always ask me advice on job search engines. I decided today I will put down my top five favorite job search engines that I like because even though I love Monster, CareerBuilder and Yahoo... I feel that you have to look further. These sites below are not specific for one industry so anyone can use them. It continues to amaze me how far advanced technology is and how many resources there are for job seekers.<br /><br />1. <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.indeed.com/">Indeed.com</a> - This is my favorite job search engine because it aggregates material from all other sites like Monster, Career Builder , your local paper, company websites, associations and more! All you have to do is put in your location and key words.<br /><br />2.) <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.simplyhired.com/">SimplyHired.com</a> - This website also aggregates material from all other sites but takes it a step further and allows the job seeker to send their resumes out on posting 5 other sites for free.<br /><br />3.) <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.beyond.com/">Beyond.com</a> - This website is like the above mentioned but it hooks different organizations together in your community. This makes it easy to find local leads for job searching. This site claims to be the " largest network of niche career communities".<br /><br />4.) <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.craigslist.com/">Craigslist</a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span>- This site basically is the " Grand-Daddy" of all online classifieds. It will give the job seeker an easy way to search their local area. It is not the "best" looking search engine but millions of companies post to this website because it is so cost effective and so many people use Craigslist!<br /><br />5.) <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.hound.com/">Hound</a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span>- This site is like a gem waiting to be discovered among the job search engines. This site aggregates jobs posted on employer's websites which is great because it will pull more jobs as it is not "Pay to Post" for employers like Monster or CareerBuilder.<br /><br />Below are also some excellent job search engines. Looking for a new career can be a lot of work but with a great resume and the ability to use all of these websites it gives you a great start!<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.job-search-engine.com/">JUJU- (Job search engine)</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.resumerabbit.com/">ResumeRabbit</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theladders.com/">Ladders</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- This one I think has a fee of $30.00 per month.Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-45767768297176017042009-04-27T20:18:00.007-04:002009-04-27T22:04:17.025-04:00DON'T FOCUS ON JUST YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOCUS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT'S!On many of the resumes I am asked to edit and reformat, I generally see that they are focused more on the actual job responsibilities rather than the achievements they have accomplished in the position. It is okay to have "some" of the responsibilities listed but you absolutely need to back it up with the achievement! The resume is only the first part of your marketing tool to get your foot into the door and you HAVE to wow them with how good you are at your job and do this in the first few statements!<br /><br />Most people do not think in the terms of quantified achievements when they are in their position at work, but on the resume, that is the ONLY part that matters to the hiring manager.<br /><br />For example if you only state:<br /><ul><li>Managed all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">recruitment</span> activities for a Financial Staffing Division. This is only a job responsibility. </li><li>Instead state : Responsible for growing staffing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">revenue</span> as Manager from a -14% profitability to a +12% <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">revenue</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">profitability</span> in two months through internal team building and development of strong external business relations with financial hiring managers. </li><li>Then in the next <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sentence</span> you could state exactly how you developed these relations.</li></ul><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Remember</span> to cite specific percentages, figures and/or results instead of broad generalized <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">statements</span>. You want to be able to market your value to an employer so be proud, own your accomplishments and sell yourself!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-35906967015667835152009-04-10T22:12:00.004-04:002009-04-11T10:14:33.068-04:00Writing a Great Cover LetterWriting a great cover letter takes patience and lots of time. The cover letter is what I like to call the "Icing on the Cake". Here are a few tips to get you started.<br /><br />1.) Take the time to do some research on the company and investigate who the hiring manager may be. This may involve a few phone calls or simply looking at the email address. When you find out who the hiring manager is, include their name in the opening salutation. This makes a great first impression that you took the time to research (and believe me, it does take time- especially if you do this for each job that you are applying for).<br /><br />2.) Keep the resume between 3-5 paragraphs long with short sentences and to really make it stand out, bullet the second paragraph that what you can do for the employer. You must actively describe how you meet these needs in quantifiable results.<br /><br />3.) Tell them why they should hire you and give an example or two of what you did in the past and how it relates to their organization ( I always recommend including something that is NOT on your resume). Try to make it flow naturally.<br /><br />4.) Try to make the cover letter reflect your attitude, personality, motivation communication skills and enthusiasm!<br /><br />5.) In your last paragraph, <span style="font-weight: bold;">always</span> include at least these three important things:<br /><ul><li>Explain how they can reach you</li><li>Thank them for their time and consideration</li><li>Request a meeting/interview. </li></ul>Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895288153657913.post-48391422763910003982009-04-07T10:27:00.032-04:002009-04-11T10:14:57.269-04:005 Tips To Get Started On Your Resume<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Here are a few tips to help you with our resume writing:<br /><br />1.) Think of yourself as a mini profit-and loss center rather than just a prospective employee. I know it sounds terrible, but employers today buy results and are less impressed with candidates promoting a laundry list of skills.<br /><br />2.) Write "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Power Statements</span>". Develop specific examples of how you benefited your company by making or saving them money and PUT it on your resume! This statement below is an example of a <span style="font-weight: bold;">results driven human resource resume:</span><br /><br />"Increased employee retention by 60% in 2001 through new training and development incentive programs. Increases internal employee staff referral by 29%.<br /><br />3.) You must have a resume that is designed to catch their attention. Employers make a snap decision when glancing at a resume if they want to pursue it further (usually within 60 seconds)! Always use bullets/short sentences as the employers have no time or patience to read long paragraphs. Especially in this job market where the common open position gets over 400 resumes!<br /><br />4.) Learn how to analyze the key words that the employer is advertising for the open job descriptions. Use these words in your resume, especially in the top few sentences as it is a key element in creating a powerful resume! You may have to change your resume wording for EACH POSITION that you are applying for.<br /><br />5.) When you write your power statements in your resume ( refer back to # 2 above) always include <span style="font-weight: bold;">"how"</span> you did it! It's one thing to say you increases sales by 80 % but another thing to say how you achieved that!Mom of Twins!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09005067427761651943noreply@blogger.com0