Resume Writing Tips – #4
Nov 27th, 2007 by emgra
The idea that you must hold onto the same tired foundation and format is no longer true. In today’s job market you can feel free to be more expressive and unique; truly projecting your individuality.
It is very common for job-seekers to include a brief objectives section at the beginning of their resume
In order to win an interview, the real purpose of a resume, the savvy job seeker must think like the employer when writing resumes. They must keep the employer’s objectives in mind and make it past the screening tool.
Use action words to describe your accomplishments and previous job responsibilities. Some examples are: assembled, evaluated, negotiated, supervised, etc.
Of course, don’t forget how important your cover letter is.