Become An Employer’s Perfect Match |
BECOME THE PERFECT MATCH Whether you are applying by posting your resume, sending emails, or dropping off an application at a brick-and-mortar location, the basic laws of attraction in human interactions still apply. Have your resume send the right message to the hiring manager by using the tips below. HERE IS YOUR PERFECT MATCH I’M THE ONE FOR YOU Although your resume is not a valentine, you want the message to be just as strong. Valentine’s cards have messages that are usually straightforward, leaving no question in the reader’s mind. Make the message from your resume equally as clear. It should say “hire me” and support that invitation with all the right qualifications and experiences for the open position. Emphasize your most recent experience and cut out the excess from early in your career. Align your strengths with the needs of the company to show that you are the right candidate. I’M AVAILABLE Build multiple layers into your job search. Rather than simply submitting your resume, expand your reach by using social media and networking sites to your advantage. Display your strengths and capabilities by joining industry groups on LinkedIn or special interest divisions in your professional organizations. Don’t forget local and regional groups as well. These types of activities are often reported on the websites of local newspapers, so you can make contact even if you don’t live in a community that has industries of interest to you. Making just a few strategic changes to your resume can present you as an irresistible candidate to potential employers. By highlighting all the right qualifications and skills, your resume will become “must read” material for the hiring manager. Use your resume to demonstrate that you are the perfect match for potential employers and get called for an interview! |