Professional Resume Writer / Executive Resume Writer / Selection Criteria Writer

Professional Resume Writer / Executive Resume Writer / Selection Criteria Writer

Resumes / Curriculum Vitae

How to write an effective job description for your resume

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resume mistakesMost people write lousy resumes.  Even if you think your resume is just fine, trust me, you are leaving a lot on the table in terms of how you can effectively present yourself.

Apart from the top 4 resume mistakes, I see in my inbox everyday, (poor formatting and presentation, lack of targeting, not a sufficient focus on achievements and less than stellar content), what is also striking for me, is that most people misunderstand the role of the job description within a resume.  So in this week’s article, I’m going to list some common mistakes and show you how to fix these in your own resume.

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The devil is in the detail for effective résumés, or is it?

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resumeIs the tiny detail in résumé important?

I will get to the answer quickly. Yes and No. On the whole I would stress that detail does matter, but detail, or rather perfection can get in the way of the more important areas that you need to focus on. Let me explain further:

Yes, detail matters:

  • It matters that your résumé is free from spelling and grammatical errors.
  • It matters that your résumé is presented in a highly professional fashion with consideration paid to details such as headings, formatting and layout.
  • It matters that detailed content is focussed on exactly what you offer employers, or the personal brand that you are trying to convey.
  • It really matters that you make those detailed and exacting changes to mirror the needs of each and every employer (or job) that you apply for.

As they say, the ‘devil is in the detail’.

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Three massive resume bloopers most job seekers make

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Mann / traurig / DepressionI’ve been working in this sector for 12 years and in those 12 years I’ve seen thousands of resumes and curriculum vitae. They have arrived in my inbox and have consisted of anything from crudely crafted paragraphs of what could be politely described as ‘dribble,’ to more sophisticated attempts, which I would consider half decent.

Of course, all of those documents I’ve been able to significantly improve upon. Some of been total transformations, others I’ve raised the ‘bar’ and taken it up several notches, so the focus is tight and represents my client in the most effective and positive way. However, whether ‘dribble’ or ‘half decent’ I’ve noticed over the ensuing years, some of the prevailing mistakes that most job seekers make. [Read more…] about Three massive resume bloopers most job seekers make

My thoughts on resume writing

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job-seekerI have a BIG confession to make.

As a qualified resume and selection criteria writer and job search coach, I prefer working with clients applying for government jobs. WHY?

Well, it has absolutely nothing to do with the type of client I work with – as I’m blessed in that 99% of the clients I attract are exactly the sort of client I love working for, whether for the private or public sector. [Read more…] about My thoughts on resume writing

Why you should blow up your old resume and start from scratch

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resumeIf you are like the majority of job seekers, your resume only sees light of day once every few years, and when you remove your resume from the archived folders, you simply update your current information, without altering the main structure of your resume.

If this sounds like you, then it is time to blow up your current resume, because you could be seriously impeding your current job search by not completely revamping your old resume. [Read more…] about Why you should blow up your old resume and start from scratch

The real purpose of a resume

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Fotolia_15392494_Subscription_LBefore you start revising, or writing your resume, you need to understand a few facts about the purpose of your résumé, and its role in securing your dream job

The first thing you need to understand about resumes, is that:

Résumés are used to SCREEN job candidates OUT, not IN

That is the primary purpose of résumés is to successfully SCREEN OUT candidates, when employers advertise. Since the initial contact with an employer is through your résumé and a résumé is used to screen out candidates, a mediocre, average, or substandard résumé can literally knock you out of contention for positions you might be highly qualified for. [Read more…] about The real purpose of a resume

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