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A new resume can jump-start your career, especially if you seek
employment in a conservative environment impervious to
networking, such as a university. I once helped an accounting
professor, a friend from graduate school, who was stalled in his
job search despite an abundance of opportunities in his field.
His resume was killing his career. With a few revisions, he was
soon evaluating competing offers.
1. Your resume is a sales tool. It is not a place for
therapeutic self-disclosure or true confessions. Be honest but
present your accomplishments in the most positive way.
2. Leave tricky questions ("Why did you have six jobs in ten
years?" "Why are you applying for an entry position after you've
been running the show?") for the interview.
3. If chronology works against you, opt for a sales pitch letter
or use your network to get past the screener. If you can't avoid
a resume, assume people want to see dates.
4. Focus on accomplishments: . "Supervised ten people on a
project that finished three weeks before deadline and saved
megabucks."
5. If you're over fifteen, you do not have "duties." You have
"responsibilities" and "accomplishments."
6. Do not let anyone write your resume for you. Accept
suggestions and feedback but the final product should be in your
own words.
7. Use your network to review the final product. Ask people in
your field for candid feedback.
The final test: How do you feel when you read the resume? When
you feel proud of your resume, and you're eager to share it with
everyone you meet, you're ready to move.
About the author:
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., author of Making the Big Move, helps
midlife professionals navigate career and business transitions.
"How Smart People Can Derail Their Transitions" complimentary
Special Report http://www.cathygoodwin.com/subscribe.html .
Contact: http://www.cathygoodwin.com/feedback.html Phone:
505-534-4194
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